Staff Development Coordinator

Job Title: Staff Development Coordinator
Report To: Associate Director/Assistant Directors/Staff Development Director
Number of Positions Available: 1

Working alongside the Staff Development Director, the Coordinator's main role is to support and improve the effectiveness of the Staff Development Programs. The Staff Development Program is the cornerstone of developing confident, capable leaders who are prepared to succeed within the camp environment.

The Staff Development Coordinator assists the Staff Development Director with daily lessons, hands-on learning experiences, and provides constructive feedback to participants. This role also involves assisting in the planning and execution of a four-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park (once per session) and a one-night camping trip with LITs (once per session), as well as contributing to the evaluation and feedback process for all CIT and LIT participants.

The Staff Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring campers are following our expectations and standards to maintain their safety and well-being. This includes providing care to our campers that reflects the standards and guidelines of HOC’s Child Care Practices.

DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Specific Responsibilities
- Reinforce the camp philosophy, policies and standards by acting as a role model to the CITs/LITs and being an active participant in the camp community.
- Assist the Staff Development Director in all areas of daily tasks, responsibilities and sessions associated with the Staff Development Program.
- Assist the Staff Development Director with all CIT/LIT written and verbal evaluations.
- Organize and supervise two 4-day CIT out-trips to Algonquin Park, and three Saturday night LIT out-trips on HOC Property.
Sr Staff Team Responsibilities
- Reinforce the camp philosophy, policies and standards by acting as a role model to the staff and being an active participant in the camp community.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff and campers.
- Improve the effectiveness of camp programs by establishing clear and concise goals.
- Ensure staff provide care to our campers that reflects the standards and guidelines of HOC's Child Care Practices.
- Accept responsibilities to maintain the Master Camp timetable.
- Ensure that proper equipment use and safety rules are followed by staff.
- Create and execute camp programming that is age-appropriate, productive, and fun.
- Attend and assist in organizing and facilitating sessions and programming for Staff Orientation Week in late June.
- Attend the Senior Staff Training Weekend in the spring.
- Be an active member of our Emergency Response Team, taking a leadership role in the training of camp procedures.
- Carry an assigned radio and be available in case of an emergency at all times.
- Assist with all Sunday camper check-ins.
- Make any transportation runs (ie. Clinic / Hospital) that are required, provided that you are free at the time.
- Assist in completing a Program report and updating the program manual at the end of the summer.
- Complete weekly Sr Staff duties as scheduled. (Office shift, Coaches Corner, Night Duty, etc.). Approximately 2-4 duties per week, depending on availability.
- The Staff Development Coordinator can expect between 8-10 hrs of scheduled duties daily, not including other duties as assigned based on program needs.

ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
Leadership and participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Programs, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings are 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 & Water Skiing.
Time off will be scheduled on an as-needed basis up to the equivalent of a weekend off. Sunday Check-Ins are a mandatory part of the Staff Development Coordinator’s job responsibilities, and therefore, time off will be scheduled around this. Time off must be scheduled in advance with the Assistant Director(s).
Time off daily - depending on weekly schedule.
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

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

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

Enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary program in recreation management, education, early childhood development, physical education, or personnel management.
Experience supervising or teaching children; camp experience an asset.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and community-minded.
Willing to participate in all camp-related activities.

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