| Position Title: | Summer Play Leader |
| Reports To: | Program and Event Coordinator |
| Job Posting Date: | March 10, 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | April 17, 2026 |
| Salary Range: | $16.00-$17.50 |
| How to Apply: | Submit your resume below using the form |
| Job Status: | Casual - Summer Student |
Position Summary |
The Summer Play Program Leader will be responsible for supervising and facilitating a variety of diverse and inclusive sports, cultural, and recreational activities for children ages 5-12 at the White City Community Centre. This role includes ensuring the safety and well-being of both employees and participants, implementing behavior management strategies, and collaborating with program partners, volunteers, and the White City Library. The leader will assist the Program Coordinator in maintaining accurate records, overseeing program delivery, and ensuring compliance with Town of White City policies. The position also involves working closely with the Program Coordinator and fellow Program Leader to plan, evaluate, and lead engaging and effective programming, while performing other related duties as assigned. |
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise Summer Play activities at the White City Community Centre, ensuring the care, safety, and security of both employees and participants.
- Plan, lead, instruct, and evaluate a variety of diverse and inclusive sports, cultural, and recreational activities for children, specifically ages 5-12.
- Assist the Program Coordinator in maintaining accurate records, including incident reports, participant medical information, and code of conduct warnings.
- Implement appropriate behavior management strategies while supervising participants.
- Collaborate with program partners and volunteers to ensure smooth program delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all Town of White City policies and procedures.
- Work closely with the Program Coordinator and fellow Program Leader to plan, lead, instruct, and evaluate the program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Self-starter and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule, instruct and evaluate program activities.
- A proactive team member that contributes to a positive work environment.
- Exercise initiative and good judgment when completing work assignments. Proven customer service skills.
- Ability to be a positive role model for children & youth.
- Be dependable and reliable.
- Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have the means to travel.
Education and Experience:
- One-year experience in long-term childcare or teaching (daycare, elementary school, summer camp, etc.) along with some supervisory, program planning, and organizational experience preferred.
- HIGH FIVE – Healthy Child Development Certification required before the commencement of the program or post-secondary education in a related field.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Police record check.
- Certification in Standard First Aid / CPR is required before the commencement of the program.
Working Conditions:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.
- Program runs from July 6 to August 21, 2026, and applicants must be available for the full duration.
- Planning hours are required from June 29 to July 2, with a maximum of 12 hours to be scheduled based on availability.
Salary:
- $16.00-$17.50/hour based on experience.
- Vacation earned: 3/52 times earning paid on every cheque.
- Payment through electronic deposit every 2 weeks.
- Overtime: 1.5 times wage when worked.