Summer Outdoor Program Leader (Summer Student) at City of Dryden

Dryden, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

First Aid, CPR, Working With Children, Program Implementation, Administrative Duties, Positive Play Environments

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Summer Student HR-SS-2026-19 Job Title: Summer Outdoor Program Leader Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026 Department: Community Services Closing: 4pm, Friday, February 20, 2026 Location: Rotary Park/Dryden Recreation Complex Reports to: Recreation Coordinator Wage: $20.00 per hour with benefits as per the Employment Standards Act. Job Summary: The Summer Outdoor Program Leader provides a safe and fun environment for all participants of the Summer Outdoor Program, creating and implementing programs and activities that foster positive play environments. Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Recreation Programs, this position also performs administrative duties and positively promotes the program. This position will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Anticipated employment period for 10 weeks from approximately end of June to August 2026. Position Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of employment. Current First Aid/CPR Level C certificate, or ability to obtain before first day of employment. Mature, responsible person with ability to work alone without direct guidance. Previous experience working with children (babysitting courses, Co-op placements, coaching youth sports, camp counselor, etc.). The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal background/vulnerable sector check at their own expense prior to start date. Application Process: Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at: https://www.dryden.ca/careers/ Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432. The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate. We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The Summer Outdoor Program Leader provides a safe and fun environment for participants and creates and implements programs and activities. This position also performs administrative duties and promotes the program positively.