Summer Camp Counsellor

The Wesley Company

Wesley Summer Camp Counsellor creating a safe and fun camp experience for children in Hamilton. Supporting children aged 6-12 with physical and educational activities for summer camp.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeHamilton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$19 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implementation of the daily camp programs for children ages 6-12 years
Ensure the health and safety of the children participation in the camp program
Create a fun, experience rich, physically active and educational day camp experience for all campers
Monitor and provide care for the children participating in the camp program
Support and actively participate in all camp related activities (i.e. camp trips, games, crafts)
Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
Encourage camp participants to follow proper hygiene and cleanliness
Build positive relationships with camp staff, participants and parents and/or caregiver
To follow all policies and procedures as required
Welcome, support and interact with all clients, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, newcomers to Canada, LGBTQ2S+, young parents, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of Secondary School Diploma
Applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Postsecondary studies or previous experience in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Recreation Leadership, Social Service Worker, Social Work or a Social Service field
Experience and sensitivity working with all families including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ2S+, young parents, etc.
Must be willing to work flexible hours
First aid/CPR training

Benefits

Comp & perks

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
Professional development and training opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Early Childhood EducationRecreation LeadershipSocial Service WorkChild and Youth Work

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingcultural sensitivityflexibility

Certifications

First AidCPR