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Onondaga Camp
in Toronto
invites applications for the position of
Assistant Head of Swim Programs (Summer Contract)

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Job Description

Dates of Employment
Start Date: June 21, 2024
End Date: August 30, 2024
Location: Minden, ON (live on site. Room & board included)

The Position
The Head of Swim Programs oversees all aspects of an extensive swim program. Onondaga Camp delivers LifeSaving Society Swim Lessons to over 400 participants daily. Duties include:

  • Schedule and supervise a team of swim staff to deliver program.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping of all swim records for each session.
  • Provide feedback to all staff, including informal and bi-weekly reviews.
  • Ensure swim tests are completed on the first night of each session.
  • Organize and schedule and Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross exams

The Camp

Since 1918, Onondaga Camp has been an overnight camp for children ages 6-16 near Minden, Ontario, offering an inclusive environment for kids to play, explore, achieve, and grow. We hire staff on the basis of the soundness and maturity of their judgment, their commitment to being strong role models, and most importantly their ability to establish positive and caring relationships with their campers.

Required Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications/Competencies

  • Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Certification and National Lifeguard Waterfront is considered an asset.
  • Lifesaving Society's Examiner Certification is an asset.
  • Previous experience working at a summer camp is preferable.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organization skills. - As noted, this is a position which involves working closely with camp staff who are responsible for keeping our campers safe on the waterfront with strong guarding techniques and attention to safety. People skills and understanding of others is key in this position.

 


Contact Information

To apply, please complete our online application by clicking here, or send a resume and cover letter to Graham MacLellan, Assistant Director, at graham@onondagacamp.com. Please note that although we thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

Special Instructions

Accessibility & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Onondaga Camp values the diversity of people. We accept applications from all folks and encourage applications from People of Colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported