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Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division
File Number: SV26-68
Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON)
Hours: Shifts are for PA Day Camps and School Holiday Camps (Christmas/March Break)
Employee Group: Non-Union
Salary: $18.75 - $20.54 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Purpose And Scope
As a member of the Community Services Department, this position will provide safe supervision and leadership for children and youth ages 4 -17 years with age-appropriate, well-planned out games and activities for their designated camp group and be a role-model and mentor for the Leader-In-Training, Camp Helpers, and Junior Camp Leaders.
Key Responsibilities
This position will:
- Represent the City of Belleville in a professional manner with appropriate actions and conduct.
- Ensure the safety and supervision of the participants and follow all rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations.
- Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate daily activities in their assigned camp, to ensure a successful program.
- Supervise and evaluate the Leaders-In-Training (LIT) participants and volunteers working within their camp.
- Act as a role model and assist Camp Helpers and Junior Leaders, as needed.
- Be the point of contact for parents and communicate regularly with them.
- Problem-solve when issues arise and provide quality customer service.
- Assist with the proper handling and care of the equipment, supplies and facilities utilized, and report damage or losses to the Camp Coordinator.
- Ensure the daily cleanliness of the facility.
- Ensure the completion and submission of the required administrative forms (ie. injury forms, daily diaries, supply requests, permission forms, special event forms, etc.).
- Participate in daily activities with the campers (including swimming).
- Evaluate the overall success of the program, submit reports and provide timely feedback to the Camp Coordinator.
- Attend all staff training sessions and scheduled staff meetings.
- Provide timely, accurate information to the Camp Coordinator and respond appropriately to their decisions and directions.
- Make decisions around child safety, supervision, activity planning, camper’s behaviour management, and evaluating programs, volunteers, and L.I.T’s and Jr. Camp Leaders. Senior Leaders must also solve problems and come up with solutions during behavioural incidents, parent complaints, or complaints/concerns from community members while in public spaces. All incidents must be documented and forwarded, in a timely manner, to the Camp Coordinator.
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.
Required Qualifications
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' Certification or equivalent from a WSIB recognized organization
- Valid High Five, Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSC) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville
- Minimum of two (2) years/seasons of experience as a Junior Program Leader or equivalent experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting.
- Experience with program/lesson planning, design, development, and implementation of children’s, age-appropriate activities.
- General knowledge of art, science and sport
- Supervisory experience would be an asset.
- Post-secondary student or graduate studying in recreation or a child related field.
- Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, or Swim Instructor swimming qualification is considered an asset
- NCCP Coaching certifications
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We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.
The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
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