Sports Camp
2025 Job Application
Our new Sports Camp will give kids and youth the chance to build confidence, develop life skills, and stay active through a variety of sports. Each day, campers will engage in multiple sports like soccer, basketball, volleyball, football, and other team-based activities. The day will culminate in fun, friendly competitions, helping campers learn teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
KSM seeks individuals that demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Faith Building: Fully aligned with the message and mission of KSM.
- Trust Building: Works hard to build trust with people. Commands respect of children, parents & community and demonstrates commitment to relationship building.
- Responsibility Taking: Takes responsibility for actions and attitudes. Claims and solves problems and looks outward for solutions.
- Understanding and Empathy: Works to understand others – their strengths, fears and needs. Ready to stand up for differences.
The following positions are being offered as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program and is currently pending funding. To be eligible, students must:
- be between 15 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 Act2; and,
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Kerr Street Mission is committed to developing youth and providing employment opportunities that allow each individual to learn and grow. These positions are suitable for dynamic and confident individuals with a combination of experience, education, and a passion for working with children & youth. We seek individuals who are interested in building relationships and who are able to collaboratively create, plan, and lead high quality programming for a diverse group of community members.
The following are position highlights and include (but are not limited to) a summary of positions. All staff work together as a team to support one another to achieve overall camp and program goals, and also to:
- Promote and build awareness of Kerr Street Mission and its programs.
- Ensure the highest quality program for our community: set outcomes, maintain compliance and quality.
- Actively participate in developing, evaluating, and monitoring programs.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all our clients, and their information.
- Operate within the culture, philosophy and values of Kerr Street Mission.
The wage range for our summer positions will be between $17.20 – $18.45 per hour.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 1, 2025
Sports Camp Leader
Key responsibilities include:
- Implement and lead sports activities, games, and skill-building exercises according to the pre-established program plan.
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants, addressing behavioral concerns when necessary.
- Work collaboratively with camp staff and volunteers to deliver engaging activities and maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Monitor campers’ well-being, enforce safety protocols, and provide basic first aid when required.
- Act as a point of contact for parents and guardians during drop-off and pick-up times, providing daily updates if needed.
- Meet with staff on an ongoing basis to review programming and schedules.
- Model appropriate behaviour in all interactions with co-workers, staff, clients and the public.
- Assist in setting up equipment, maintaining an organized play area, and ensuring all spaces are cleaned up after activities.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Passion for working with children and youth in a sports setting.
- Passion for sports, athletic activities and team games.
- Previous experience in a day camps, coaching, or recreational environment
- Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Valid First Aid & CPR certification is an asset.
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
Must be available to work June 30 – July 4, July 14 – July 18 and July 28 – August 1
We will also require applicants to attend one 8 hour camp training day and up to 16 hours of sports coaching and program training.
Sports Camp Counsellor
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide direct supervision to a group of children everyday of camp.
- Engage campers in sports, games, and skill-building exercises based on the camp’s program plan.
- Foster positive relationships with campers by encouraging participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Fully and enthusiastically participate in all camp activities.
- Support campers in resolving conflicts and maintaining respectful interactions.
- Ensure all activities follow safety guidelines and report any incidents to the leadership team.
- Work collaboratively with fellow counsellors, volunteers, and camp leaders.
- Recognize the uniqueness and interests of all children and youth and assists them to successfully achieve their goals at camp.
- Model appropriate behaviour in all interactions with co-workers, staff, clients and the public.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining equipment and activity areas.
Qualifications:
- 15 years of age or older
- Passion for working with children and youth in a sports setting.
- Passion for sports, athletic activities and team games.
- Previous experience in a day camps, coaching, or recreational environment.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Valid First Aid & CPR certification is an asset.
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.
Must be available to work June 30 – July 4, July 14 – July 18 and July 28 – August 1
We will also require applicants to attend one 8 hour camp training day and up to 16 hours of sports coaching and program training.
Kerr Street Mission is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We offer an environment that will support you in reaching your potential. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in their cover letter when they apply.
Are you ready for a summer to remember?
