Assistant Director

Job Title: Assistant Director

# of Positions Available: 1

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 provide 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.

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.

Position Details

Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (with extended care from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm) Monday to Friday. This summer, camp will operate for 7 to 9 weeks dependent on the location. We are hiring Assistant Directors for the following camps:

Location & Sport

Multi-Sport - Oshawa

• Location: The Yard (870 Taunton Rd W, Oshawa, ON)
• Term: June 30 - August 22, 2025

Work Hours

You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday; however, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely).

Responsibilities

Assistant Directors are the 'second-in-command' on-site leaders at each of our camps and are there to assist the Program Directors with the planning, organization, and implementation of daily camp programming, while fostering a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all campers and staff. As the Assistant Director, you will have responsibilities both on-site and off-site, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-Camp (June - Part-Time (Approximately 25 hours total))

• Assist the Program Director with the planning and execution of staff-training, currently scheduled to occur June 21/22 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)
• Attendance at supplemental training specific to the on-site leadership staff, currently scheduled to take place May 31/June 1 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)
• Work with the Program Director to ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased, stored, and organized at camp

During Camp (July & August - Full-Time)

Staff Management

• Communication of weekly schedules and daily reminders to coaches (including any medical conditions, sun safety, hydration, etc.)
• Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings with the Program Director
• Assist the Program Director with coach evaluations and on-site CIT oversight

Programming

• Assist the Program Director to 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 with support from the Program Director
• 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

• Work with the Program Director and coaches to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner
• Administer first aid to campers and coaches as needed with support from the Program Director
• Keep diligent records of all incidents at camp
• Administer prescription medications to campers
• Keep 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., hand sanitation, phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.)
• Participate in regular meetings with the Program Director and other leadership staff
• Track and organize camp equipment, supplies, t-shirts, and prizes with support from the Program Director
• Assist the Program Director with the general management and organization of the camp

Experience and Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills developed through previous supervisory roles along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills: ability to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with campers, parents, and coaches
• Experience playing and coaching AND/OR experience working with children in a teacher or supervisory role
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt
• 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 season
• Assistant 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.