WHO WE ARE:

Located in southwestern Scarborough, Ontario, is an inclusive, adaptive, and family friendly
facility serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. has had, and continues to have, a
profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and
recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through
adapted physical activity.
Job Summary is seeking a motivated and experienced professional for a full-time contract position that merges
the responsibilities of Camp Site Director and Recreation Lead. This dual-role position plays a key leadership
function in both the delivery of inclusive summer camps and year-round recreation programs for individuals of
all abilities.
Reporting to the Coordinator, Camps & Day Programs, the Camp Site Director is responsible for the planning,
administration, and execution of Variety’s adapted camps. This includes overseeing logistics, coordinating day-
to-day operations, and recruiting, training, and supervising a team of seasonal staff. The Camp Site Director
ensures that camp programming is safe, inclusive, engaging, and aligned with Variety’s values.
As Recreation Lead, the second part of this role reports to the Coordinator, Community Based Programs and
supports the development and delivery of integrated aquatics, sport, and life skills programming. The
Recreation Lead provides on-the-ground leadership, supports participant care, engagement strategies, and
offers coaching and mentorship to part-time staff. Additional responsibilities include assisting with
administrative tasks, equipment maintenance, and staff development through training and evaluation.
An ideal candidate is a strong communicator and team leader with excellent organizational skills, current
aquatic certifications, and experience in inclusive recreational programming.

Aid Instructors qualifications, High Five, and/or Crisis Prevention & Intervention training a strong asset.

• Minimum of 3 years working in recreation and/or camp programming.
• Minimum of year working in a supervisory role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and public engagement skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual.
• Ability to adapt programming to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and follow direction effectively

• Administration and Leadership
  o Daily administrative tasks, including but not limited to emails, voicemails, following up with
  guardians regarding registration & cancellations/refunds, sending guardians receipts as
  requested.
  o Assisting on-site with registration day and following up with program and camp participants.
  o Leading the Camp Staff Teams and supporting the Programs Team by providing coaching,
  feedback and oversight of program delivery.
  o Acting as the : Support Supervisor for Programs and Seasonal Camps as well as supporting
  the Camp : Support Supervisor through the pre-camp process. Tasks include but are not
  limited to participant support scheduling, conducting intakes and taking registrations.
  o Tracking staff certifications and providing them to the Facility Coordinator to ensure
  certifications are valid and documented.
  o Attending virtual and in-person community events with Coordinators to promote Variety
  programming in the community.
  o Acting Coordinator during the Coordinator’s absence, ensuring effective communication and
  providing updates as needed to the Coordinator while they are offsite.
  o Reviewing incident reports as they come in, ensuring that they are completed properly and filed
  accordingly, informing Coordinators and following up with participants and guardians as
  necessary.
  o Supporting the Coordinators with staff scheduling for Community Based Programs and
  Seasonal Camps and leading the scheduling process for Summer Camps. Assisting with finding
  staff coverage as necessary.
  o Making edits to schedule for coverage amongst part-time staff on scheduling software if
  coordinator is offsite or absent.
  o Ensuring attendance for all camps and programs is being recorded each day, following up with
  guardians of absent participants.
  o Serving as liaison for Volunteer Coordinator and helping distribute volunteers & placement

students in camps and programs.

• Staff Recruitment, Training & Evaluation

o Aiding in the development and implementation of group interviews for camp and programs.
o Taking lead role in camp hiring process, liaising with HR to complete individual interviews and
onboarding process.
o Working with Camp and Programs Leadership Teams to develop orientation and inservice
training seasonally.
o Overseeing camp staff reviews with camp supervisor team, aiding with individual feedback as

needed.

• Program Development & Delivery

o Facilitating inclusive and active programming that promotes well-being.
o Maintaining a safe, stimulating environments for all participants.
o Promoting active living and engagement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
o Understanding and executing emergency protocols, procedures, and safety policies.
o Acting as lead or support staff when delivering programs.
o Working with Coordinators to develop curriculum and resources for programs.
o Conducting program evaluations, identify areas for improvement and work with Coordinators to
implement improvement plans.
o Helping with behavioural, medical, and/or communication situations, leading staff team during
major situations where a Coordinator is not present.
o Supporting participant care needs including but not limited to feeding, changing, transferring
and toileting.
o Utilizing communication and inclusive participation strategies to support participant
involvement in programming.
o Using preventative and intervention strategies to support participant behaviours throughout

programs.

• Performing other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the camps and programs.

Key Competencies:

• Post-secondary education in Recreation/Leisure, Sports Administration, or Physical Education is a

strong asset.

• Current and valid certifications required:

o Standard First Aid with CPR-C & AED

• National Lifeguard – Pool, Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Airway Management, Lifesaving and First

Aid Instructors qualifications, High Five, and/or Crisis Prevention & Intervention training a strong asset.

• Minimum of 3 years working in recreation and/or camp programming.
• Minimum of year working in a supervisory role.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service and public engagement skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual.
• Ability to adapt programming to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and follow direction effectively.

Interested applicants should submit their covering letter including salary expectations and resume to the email
below by August , 2025. Please note that selected applicants will be required to participate in a multi-step
interview process. A criminal check will also be required.
humanresources@varietyontario.ca
Variety is committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and
supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from those who are passionate about
contributing to a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included. We welcome applications from
racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2S & LGBTQIA+ persons,
and anyone who can add to the diversity of our team. We offer accommodation to applicants with disabilities
throughout our hiring process, upon request.
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information visit www.varietyvillage.ca