March Break Program Director

Truenorthcamps
CA - Ontario - Old Toronto
January 11, 2025
Management

Job Title: Program Director of our March Break Multi-Sport Camp (Toronto)

The True North Philosophy

At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal! While developing the campers' athletic skills is certainly important, our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants, allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships.

About True North Sports Camps

True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto, Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, multi-sport and multi-sport with a hockey specialty summer day camps as well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall, winter and spring. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every child's development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience.

True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp, and since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.

March Break Camp Details

Camp Type: Multi-Sport
Location - Branksome Hall
Address - 6 Elm Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 1N4
Dates - March 10 to March 14
Time - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Extended Care offered until 5:00 PM)

Responsibilities

Program Directors are the on-site leaders of our camps and are responsible for the planning, organization and implementation of daily camp programming, while fostering a fun, inclusive and safe environment for all campers and staff. As Program Director of our Multi-Sport March Break Camp, you are responsible for the holistic management of the Multi-Sport Camp with the support of the camp coaches. More specifically, Program Directors have responsibilities both on-site and off-site, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-Camp

Work with the 'Leadership Team' to create camp programming
Assist with the planning and execution of staff-training, date TBD (attendance at staff-training is mandatory)
Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased, stored and organized at camp

At Camp (March 10 - 14, 2025)

Staff Management

Provide coaches with informal ongoing feedback and instruction
Support coaches with the communication of weekly schedules and daily reminders (including any medical conditions, hydration, etc.)
Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings - set expectations for all coaches and encourage personal growth
Manage and track staff attendance

Programming

Organize camper groups before the start of camp (based on age/skill)
Create and facilitate daily camp programming - get involved with the campers!
Work with the coaches to continuously improve programming

Camper and Family Interactions

Manage camper check-in and check-out
Communicate and interact with parents throughout the day - handling program questions and feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
Assist coaches by providing care and comfort to upset, distraught or homesick campers

First Aid and Camp Safety

Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner
Support the Coaches in:
Providing first aid to Campers and Coaches as needed
Keeping diligent records of all incidents at camp
Administering prescription medications to campers
Keeping a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked first aid kit

Miscellaneous

Ensure that camp-wide policies and procedures are implemented and followed by all coaches and campers (i.e., phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.)
Ensure accurate tracking and organizing camp equipment, supplies, t-shirts and prizes

Experience and Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills developed through previous supervisory roles along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service
Experience developing programs and activities for children
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills: ability to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with campers, parents, and coaches
Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt
Experience playing and a variety of sports including but not limited to; baseball, basketball, football, soccer, etc. AND/OR extensive experience working with young children in a supervisory role as a teacher or early childhood educator
Ability to encourage and motivate staff, and to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others
Flexibility to meet on occasional evenings and weekends with the Camp Leadership Team throughout the summer
Program Directors will be required to become certified for Standard First Aid and CPR C if they do not already possess these certifications

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications and will be competitive with comparable positions.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodation as required by law upon request.

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