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About True North Sports Camps True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto, Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, multi-sport and hockey day camps as well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall, winter and spring. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every childs development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience. True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp, and since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. The True North Philosophy At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal! While developing the campers athletic skills is certainly important, our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants, allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships. Position Details Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8:30am 4:00pm (with extended care from 8:00am until 5:00pm) Monday to Friday. This summer camp will operate for 8 weeks. Location & Sport - Location: John Ross Robertson J.P.S (130 Glengrove Ave W, Toronto, ON) - Term: June 29 August 21, 2026 Work Hours You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8:00am 4:00pm Monday to Friday however, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely). Responsibilities PreCamp (June PartTime (Approximately 30 Hours total) - Work with the Leadership Team to create camp programming (daily and weekly) - Assist with the planning and execution of stafftraining, currently scheduled to occur June 20/21 (attendance at stafftraining is mandatory; dates subject to change) - Attendance at supplemental training specific to the onsite leadership staff, currently scheduled to take place May 30/31 (attendance at stafftraining is mandatory; dates subject to change) - Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased, stored and organized at camp During Camp (July & August FullTime) Staff Management - Effectively delegate to and manage the Assistant Director who reports to the you as the secondincommand onsite - Provide coaches with informal ongoing feedback and instruction, as well as executing formal performance reviews - Support the Assistant Director with the communication of weekly schedules and daily - reminders to coaches (including any medical conditions, sun safety, hydration, etc.) - Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings set expectations for all coaches and encourage personal growth - Support the Assistant Director in managing staff attendance - Onsite oversight of CITs Programming - Organize camper groups and cohorts before the start of each week - Create and facilitate daily camp programming get involved with the campers! - Work with the coaches to continuously improve programming Camper and Family Interactions - Support the Assistant Director in managing camper checkin and checkout - Communicate and interact with parents throughout the day handling program questions and feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service - Assist coaches by providing care and comfort to upset, distraught or homesick campers First Aid and Camp Safety - Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner - Support the Assistant Director in: - Providing first aid to Campers and Coaches as needed - Maintaining diligent records of all incidents at camp - Administering prescription medications to campers - Keeping a clean, wellorganized, and fully stocked first aid kit Miscellaneous - Ensure that campwide policies and procedures, are implemented and followed by all coaches and campers (i.e., Hand sanitation, phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pickup, etc.) - Participate in regular meetings with your Site Director - Support the Assistant Director in tracking and organizing camp equipment, supplies, tshirts and prizes Experience and Skills - Strong leadership and communication skills developed through previous supervisory roles along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service - Experience developing programs and activities for children - Welldeveloped interpersonal and relationship building skills: ability to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with campers, parents, and coaches - Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt - Extensive experience working with young children in a supervisory role as a teacher or early childhood educator - Ability to encourage and motivate staff, and to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others - Flexibility to meet on occasional evenings and weekends throughout the summer - Program Directors will be required to become certified for Standard First Aid and CPR C if they do not already possess these certifications Compensation Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications and will be competitive with comparable positions. Application Process To apply for the Program Director of our Lawrence Park Kids Camp position, please select the green 'Apply Now' button at the top of this page to complete the application form. EEO Statement We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodation as required by law upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr