Job Description

Role: Summer Sport Camp Lead (Admin)

Reports to: Manager of Children’s Program

What’s In It for You:

• Free facility access based on hours worked plus a variety of free and discounted programs & services.
• Employee recognition program.
• Annual staff events including BBQs, spirit weeks, themed challenges, and many more!
• Free parking and close to transit with a C-train and bus stop steps away.
• An exciting full-time position – 40 hours per week

What You’ll Do:

Summer Sport Camp Lead must be available to start work May 1st, 2026, 40 hours weekly and be in attendance for staff training (June, exact dates TBC upon acceptance of offer letter).

*Summer Sport Camp Team Lead must be available for all Mondays-Fridays in July and August with the exception of July 1st and August 3rd.

Customer Experience

• Be a liaison for parents/guardians of participants.
• Communicate all pertinent information (program changes, child behavior concerns, accidents and injuries) to the parents and/or guardians of the participant in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with coworkers to provide an engaging and well-organized program.

Evaluation

• Assist with evaluations of Sport Camp Instructors.
• Create a seasonal report on Summer Sport Camps to be submitted to the Manager of Children Programs.

Leadership

• Be a positive role model for participants and Sport Camp Instructors.
• Assist with supervision of Sport Camp Instructors.
• Assist with training and mentoring of Sport Camp Instructors.
• Supervise participants throughout all parts of the program including during lunch to ensure their safety.
• Supervise pre-and post-care with other staff.
• When required, be an active participant in the pools during swim time while ensuring the safety of participants.
• Bring innovative ideas to camp planning, training and delivery
• Ensure that camp participants are disciplined in a positive, proactive and appropriate manner which does not hinder safety or self-esteem in any way.
• Respond to emergency situations utilizing training and MNP Community & Sport Centre Policies and Procedures.
• Carry a camp radio on your person at all times.
• Respond to any situation that comes over the radio regarding Sport Camps including late campers, issues on the pool deck, dryland, etc.

Organizing and Planning

• Plan the summer camp schedules and activities in accordance with quality program delivery guidelines as outlined by the Sport Services Team.
• Adapt daily camp schedule, using replacement activities of equal value where necessary.
• Adapt activities to promote full inclusion of all participants.
• Fill out accident / incident reports when required and submit them to the Manager of Children’s Programs immediately following the situation and follow up.
• Complete attendance sheets and camper waivers for each camp.
• Review participant health/medical forms and distribute information confidentially to Sport Camp Instructors.
• Respect and maintain equipment and supplies and encourage camp participants to do the same.
• Report losses or damages to the School and Manager of Children’s Programs.
• Take inventory of equipment at the beginning and end of the camp season.
• Backfill for all Sport Camp Instructors when required.

Training

• Attend MNP Community & Sport Centre Summer Camp Staff Training in June exact dates to be confirmed upon acceptance of offer.
• Attend other in-services, meetings and training as required.

What You’ll Need:

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and on the weekend is an asset
• One year of experience working with children in sports.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Experience with children with disabilities and/or special needs is an asset.
• Preference may be given to candidates with previous coaching, camp counseling or teaching experience.
• High energy level with excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with all customers in a courteous, efficient and professional manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High energy level and enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and changing environment.
• Proven track record working independently and in a team environment is an asset to the work you do.

All terms of employment outlined in this posting for your temporary position as a Summer Sport Camp Team Lead will be valid until September 4th, 2026.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members at MNP Community & Sport Centre. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that takes into account candidates’ accessibility needs. Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

All candidates applying to MNP Community & Sport Centre must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.