Section Head

Job Title: Section Head
Reports To: Counselling Director/Counselling Coordinator-Parent Communications Representative
Number of Positions Available: 7

Section Heads are key leaders within the camper community at HOC. They take on all the responsibilities of a Camp Counsellor while also supervising the counsellors in their assigned section and supporting the planning and delivery of creative section programming, including theme days and group activities.

Each Section typically includes 20–40 campers and 3–5 counsellors. Section Heads take a hands-on leadership role — guiding their team, building strong connections with campers, and ensuring every camper feels safe, supported, and included in the HOC experience.

The role requires a blend of maturity, empathy, and strong communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt to the needs of different age groups. Section Heads caring for younger campers must bring patience and a nurturing approach, while those leading older sections should demonstrate confident leadership, clear boundaries, and positive role modelling.

Section Heads are central to the camper experience; leading by example, fostering a sense of community, and upholding HOC’s four guiding principles of Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance. Through their leadership, they help shape the camp culture, mentor counsellors, and create a supportive, high-energy environment where campers can grow, learn, and thrive.

DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide supervision to campers while at camp during meals, activities, free time, evenings, and overnight.
Lead and mentor a Section Team of 3-5 staff.
Provide clear goals and means of achievement for counsellor development.
Provide one-on-one support to staff & campers.
Work with the Counselling Director/Coordinator to provide monthly formal written evaluations of their staff team.
Designate staff for various supervision tasks throughout the week ( out-trips, activity assists, etc).
Help plan and execute camp-wide activities with campers.
Be responsible for and know the section's head count at all times, and ensure the transfer of the head count is made to all appropriate staff (hockey, bus, etc).
Lead and instruct two activity classes daily (2 hours, or as required).
Prepare weekly camper evaluations for instructed activity classes.
If not instructing, assist activity instructors with supervision and instruction daily (2 hours).
Complete daily attendance sheets and headcounts for each class.
Preparation of alternative "Rainy Day" programs.
Directly supervise a single cabin group of 4-12 campers and cooperatively an entire section of 20-40 campers.

ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend and participate in the Spring Training Weekend.
All staff are required to deliver every day our Brand Promise, “Best Summer Of Your Life”, in each camper and staff interaction. Guided by our four core principles: Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance.
All staff are expected to abide by and enforce the camp guidelines of respect. These are the rules and expectations of behaviour implemented to maintain a fun and safe camp environment.
All staff are responsible for the safety and security of each camper in their care. Staff are to follow prescribed program standards and lesson plans in order to ensure the highest level of care and instruction.
Attendance for all staff at the June orientation week training is mandatory. This training period is where each staff member will receive essential employment information and training for a successful summer experience.
Participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Programs, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings is an expectation of all staff members.
The dynamic nature of summer camp demands that each staff member understand that additional duties may be assigned as required.

SUMMER BENEFITS AND TIME OFF

Room & Board Provided.
Weekly Staff Hockey (schedule dependent) & Water Skiing.
Staff working a full eight-week contract period are entitled to one weekend off (Friday after daily duties to Sunday Discover HOC).
Time off weekly - Tuesday or Wednesday evening (in-house) & Saturday evening.
Time off daily - depending on section schedules.
Access to program and recreation equipment.
The chance to work in a close-knit, supportive community that values staff health and wellness, creativity, and employee success.
The opportunity to develop life skills applicable to multi-faceted career opportunities.
An experience that will last a lifetime.

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EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

Mandatory Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 28, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Optional Employment: Week #9 August 23 – 29, 2026
Wages: Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education.
Minimum two summers of counselling experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with children.
Experience engaging children of various ages in a camp setting.
Strong communication skills and a high level of enthusiasm, creativity, and adaptability.
Willingness to participate in activities beyond primary duties

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