Summer Camp Leader 5-11 Years
Company Overview:
The Rockland Park Homeowners Association (RPHOA) is a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to manage, maintain, and operate the HOA amenities. The RPHOA owns, operates, and maintains the Rockland Park Lodge, a 4,750 sq. ft. exclusive community lifestyle centre situated on a 4-acre site. The main building is the primary entrance into the park and includes multi-use rooms, a kitchenette, gathering spaces, and family-friendly change rooms and showers. The exclusive park provides activities for all seasons with an outdoor swimming pool that includes a 25-meter lap pool and family-friendly zero entry area, poolside cabanas, a year-round hot tub, playground, central fire pit and gathering area, casual skate/adventure trail, hockey rink/basketball/modular skateboard area, pickleball courts, and amphitheatre.
The RPHOA fosters a unique environment characterized by a dedicated, highly skilled workforce grounded in mutual respect. Every employee contributes essential and measurable skills that help achieve the organization's strategic goals. Prioritizing safety, employees are committed to consistently meeting and surpassing quality standards across all their activities to exceed RPHOA's customers' expectations.
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about creating an unforgettable summer camp experience for all the children attending? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and exceeding expectations? If so, we want YOU to be our Summer Camp Leader! As a leader at our camp, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for all campers. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with campers, supervise daily activities, provide guidance, and ensure everyone feels included. Your responsibilities will include leading group activities, managing camp routines, assisting with camper needs, and ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all.
Reporting directly to the Lifestyle Coordinator, this is a full-time, seasonal position requiring 40 hours a week. Shifts run Monday through Friday, with each shift ranging between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Weekend and evening shifts will also be required on occasion for special events and team meetings
Key Responsibilities:
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Summer Day Camp Leader is responsible for performing the following specific tasks:
- Design & implement an engaging, fun & interactive Summer Day Camp program for children aged 5-11 years.
- Prepare all materials and ensure all supplies are ready prior to the camp, to ensure a smooth operation.
- Set-up/clean-up of facilities and activities
- Create, maintain, and provide parents with all required paperwork prior to camp start
- Meet and greet parents and campers on arrival and departure from camp, ensuring all campers are properly signed in and out.
- Assist in obtaining feedback from participants regarding camps
- Exercise safety awareness and practices
- Provide supervision and guidance for all day campers
- Adapt activities where appropriate and needed
- Always demonstrate role model appropriate behaviour.
- Provide first aid when necessary and notify the Lifestyle Coordinator of the situation as soon as possible
- Handle and report to the Lifestyle Coordinator of any problems, concerns, or emergencies that arise during the camp
- Attend mandatory staff training prior to camp
- Coordinate, communicate, and provide direction to the day camp councillor
- Abide by the RPHOA policies and procedures as outlined in the RPHOA HR policy manual
- Provide exceptional customer service and portray a professional manner
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Must have experience coaching or instructing children in a recreational capacity
- Previous experience creating extensive programming for children within a designated budget
- Positive, outgoing and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, challenging and changing work environment
- Problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are required with proven interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communications skills
- CPR & First Aid certification is an asset
- Satisfactory criminal background check
To Apply:
Interested applicants are asked to email a resume and cover letter to the Lifestyle Coordinator at
lifestyle@rocklandparkhoa.ca by April 15, 2026. Please include “Summer Camp Leader” in your subject line. In addition to your hourly wage expectations, your cover letter must answer the following two questions: *
- What work experience and qualifications do you have that make you an eligible candidate for this role?
- What measures would you implement in the RPHOA Summer Camps to ensure a top-notch customer experience for campers?
*Only applications that adhere to the instructions above will be considered for the role.