Summer Day Camp Counsellor

by London Children's Museum

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2025
London Children's Museum

Job Description

SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR
(SEASONAL - SUMMER 2025)

The London Children’s Museum is looking for creative, fun, professional, and enthusiastic Day Camp Counsellors to join our team. Working with the Visitor Experience staff, Day Camp Counsellors will contribute to developing and delivering outstanding day camp programs for children aged 4-12. Team members will identify with and exemplify our organizational values which are: Listen Well, Be Awesome, Stay Curious, Be Helpful, Include Everyone, Dream Big, and Have Fun.

Position: 9 positions; hourly contract at 40 hours per week from June 23 – August 29, 2025, including mandatory training on June 14, 2025

Compensation: $17.50/hour

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, deliver, and facilitate ten weeks of engaging, educational, and fun day camp programs for children aged 4–12
  • Encourage and support an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for all campers
  • Ensure the care, safety, and security of day campers at all times
  • Supervise and participate in on-site and off-site activities including physical activities, science experiments, art activities, songs, and games
  • Communicate with camper caregivers on a daily basis
  • Provide exceptional visitor experience and customer service
  • Provide training, support, and supervision of volunteers as needed
  • Be a helpful, positive, and engaged member of the London Children’s Museum team
  • Provide children with additional support as needed
  • Accept other duties as assigned

Skills:
  • Enthusiasm for hands-on, experiential learning
  • Previous day camp experience is an asset
  • Demonstrated expertise and interest in providing playful, engaging learning experiences for children
  • Desire to work in a distinctly child-centred environment
  • Specific interest or expertise in the areas of science, art, history, culture, engineering, museums, and/or outdoor learning is an asset
  • Excellent time management skills, and ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Experience assisting children who require additional support is an asset
Position Requirements:
  • Child & Infant First Aid and CPR training – must be obtained prior to start date
  • Valid police check
  • Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
  • HIGH FIVE® certification and All Kids in Camp training, provided by the London Children’s Museum

The London Children’s Museum is committed to creating inclusive employment practices and work environments that celebrate the dignity and uniqueness of every individual. Every effort is made to reduce accessibility barriers during the candidate recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available during every step of the hiring process.

To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume with job title in the subject line to recruitment@londonchildrensmuseum.ca