Job Description

Summer Camp Program Leader

About COOKSMART

COOKSMART offers hands-on cooking and nutrition programs for children across the GTA. Our summer camps combine cooking, food literacy, outdoor games, art, science, gardening, and social-emotional learning. We're looking for enthusiastic, organized leaders who love working with kids and want to make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview

Supervisors oversee the daily operations of a COOKSMART camp location. This is a leadership role responsible for staff coordination, camper safety, program delivery, and ensuring the COOKSMART philosophy is upheld throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily camp operations to ensure smooth delivery of cooking lessons, activities, transitions, and outdoor time Support Program Leaders with lesson delivery, pacing, and activity set-ups Manage camper groups, rotations, schedules, and behaviour support Communicate professionally with parents; handle questions and concerns Ensure all safety, allergy, and food-handling protocols are followed by staff and campers Delegate tasks clearly to Program Leaders and Counsellors Ensure equipment, food, and materials are organized and ready each day Foster a positive, inclusive, team-oriented work environment Model leadership, professionalism, and calm decision-making Support aftercare coverage when scheduled
Requirements

Experience supervising staff or leading children's programs Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills Education or enrollment in Education, ECE, Recreation, Child Development, or related fields (asset)

High Five

,

Safe Food Handling

, and

First Aid/CPR

(preferred; can be completed after hiring) Ability to confidently lead groups of 20-30 children with a team Reliable, positive, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments Successful Vulnerable Sector Check required

Schedule

May-June:

flexible scheduling for training and workshops

July-August:

Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts Weekends occasionally as needed (rare)

Application Notes

We review applications

as they are received

and recommend applying early.Preferred work location can be requested but is not guaranteed.Due to the nature of summer programs,

extended time off in July/August cannot be accommodated

.

We're looking forward to connecting with candidates who are committed to creating a safe, engaging, and supportive camp environment!

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2-4 months

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Flexible schedule On-site parking
Experience:

leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person