Description
Summer Camp Positions: Camp Lead & Camp Counsellors
Department: SMiLeS Summer Camp Staff
Employment Type: Short-term contract, shifts as assigned Working Conditions: School/Camp Environment
Experience: 2+ years teaching/caring for young campers
Who We Are
Located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Olde Oakville, St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) is a premier independent school for girls from JK through to Grade 12. Our mission is to engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.
About the Opportunity
SMLS is currently seeking a Camp Lead and Camp Counsellors to support our two-week summer camp program which runs from June 16, 2025 to June 27, 2025. The camp is conveniently located at our Oakville School campus. All staff should be available to work the full camp period as well as be available for an orientation day tentatively scheduled for June 14, 2025.
Shift Schedule
The Camp Lead & Camp Counsellors must be available to work from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm from June 16, 2025 to June 27, 2025. Shifts will be assigned during those times.
Key Responsibilities
In this dynamic role, you will be one of our outgoing, fun and energetic staff delivering creative and innovative, camp programming for campers ages four years to ten years of age.
Key duties include:
- Supporting the programming in terms of the day to day operation of the camp
- Ensuring the safety of the campers on a daily basis and responding to any first aid emergencies appropriately
- Communicating with the other Camp staff as well as parents of campers
- Role modeling positive camp behavior at all times
Experience, Education, and Qualifications
- Post-secondary student with an interest in the education, youth worker field preferred
- Previous experience working with children ages four to ten years in group settings
- Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
Young women empowered to challenge and transform the world.
OUR MISSION
To engage each girl in a personalized, real-world learning experience where she explores her unique pathways within a nurturing community.
OUR VALUES
Excellence · Courage · Integrity · Belonging
If you are interested in an opportunity to join our school, please apply online at
We appreciate and thank all applicants for your interest in SMLS, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
SMLS is an equal opportunity employer and we accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment within our community.
Please contact Human Resources with any requirements or questions.
