Day Camp Counsellor - FT Seasonal (Summer Term)

The Town of Canmore is currently looking for dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic child and youth activity professionals to work with us at our various recreation facilities!

Why work for the Town of Canmore: For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens.  Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview:  The Town of Canmore Day Camp Counsellors are responsible to deliver safe, fun, and memorable day camp experiences for participants. As a member of the Recreation Department, a counsellor will be responsible to plan and implement program itineraries which provide meaningful and age-appropriate activities for children and youth in our community. The number one priority will be the supervision, enjoyment, and safety of program participants. The Day Camp Counsellors are committed to helping the community connect, build friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

This position is for someone who is a friendly, confident, and a team player, with a proven dedication to providing exceptional care and programming for youth. The ideal candidate will have graduated from or be currently enrolled in, a post-secondary program, in the field of education, outdoor pursuits, or recreation. A current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is required. Childcare, day camp, or relevant experience is essential.

Core Accountabilities:

• Is generally knowledgeable about the Town of Canmore services and is able to respond to inquiries about recreation facility building hours and other age-appropriate recreation opportunities
• With direction and guidance from the Child and Youth Coordinator develops and facilitates camp activities, games and crafts
• Follows established departmental standard operating procedures
• Punctuality and promptness is paramount to support the program’s success
• Take daily attendance and maintain accurate and confidential Participant Information Forms
• Anticipates sensitive issues and plans an appropriate strategy
• Able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions & outdoor pursuit

Education & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as education, outdoor pursuits or recreation or a minimum of one-year child care, day camp or relevant experience. - preferred
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification, including AED – required

Experience:

• 2 years of related experience in child care, day camp or relevant experience – preferred
• Strong oral and written communication in English – required
• Ability to participate in day camp related activities (e.g. swimming, hiking) – required
• Ability to be flexible and versatile in changing circumstances (e.g. weather, behavior) – required
• Ability to work cooperatively with other counsellors, support staff, and parents. – required

Salary & Benefits: 

• Pay Rate: $21.16 per hour 

• Personal development & learning opportunities   

• Positive work culture   

• Work-Life Balance   

Term & Work Schedule: This is a full - time temporary seasonal position (40 hours), leading camps during the Canmore Summer break in July and August. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM with training in June. This contract runs June 16^th 2025 – August 22^nd 2025.

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word) and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1. Why do you want to work as a Day Camp Counsellor for the Town of Canmore?
2. What experience, skills, training, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and police records checks.  The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.