Senior Camp Counsellor

Beaches Sandbox is currently seeking Senior Camp Counsellors to run our 2025 March Break Camp (March 10th – 14th, 2025).  

The position of Senior Camp Counsellor involves leading groups of up to 15 children aged 5-10 for 1-week from March 10th – 14th, 2025.  Senior Camp Counsellors oversee program planning, delivery, supervision, and communication with parents/guardians, children, and the community, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children registered for the program, all while providing a fun, safe, and engaging camp experience.

Each group of campers will have a senior counsellor, a junior counsellor, and multiple CITs. Senior Counsellors are required to bring their own ideas, experience, great attitude, and outgoing personality to the camp. Applicants should be organized, responsible, and comfortable working with kids and answering any questions parents or guardians may have regarding the camp. Leadership qualities, experience with camp or leading children in a recreational setting, valid first aid & CPR certificate are required. This position requires the ability to commit to mandatory training and a one-week camp period.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides a safe, fun, and meaningful camp experience for children aged 5-10 years. 

• Plans, develops and leads camp programming while following the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE) 

• Ensures equipment is clean, safe, and ready for participants to use. 

• Interacts with staff, participants, and parents/caregivers daily to answer any questions or concerns about camp programming. 

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all camp participants. 

• Follows all Beaches Sandbox safety protocols and procedures. 

• Attends and participates in meetings and trainings. 

• Performs some administrative tasks to ensure programs run smoothly (attendance, incident reports, etc.) 

  
  

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate should possess: 

• Must be over the age of 19 years. 

• Has previous camp experience or experience working with children in a recreational setting 

• Has valid CPR/First Aid training and can produce proof of certification to be kept on file 

• Willing to obtain a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check 

• Must provide (2) references 

• Post-secondary training in education, recreation, etc. is an asset 

• Ability to commit to mandatory training, prep and a 1-week camp period 

Compensation: 

• $25/hr 

Hours: 

• 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, or 9:00 pm – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday.   

• Camp will not operate on statutory holidays. 

• Camp runs from March 10th – 14th, 2025.     

  
  

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to info@beachessandbox.com with the subject "Jr Camp Counsellor - March Break" by Friday, January 31.