Coordinator, Summer Daycamp - 2426

Status of Position
Term
Position Description
Job posting closes: August 19, 2025 at 5:00p.m. (Yukon Standard Time
At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting
racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.
The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and
compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.
An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The
eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary parttime, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to
the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be
contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.
Coordinator, Summer Day Camp
Job Code:227
Department: Recreation
Job Summary:
The incumbent coordinates, monitors, facilitates, delivers, supports and oversees a diverse range of programs including arts,
crafts and recreational activities for various age groups.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate, plan, organize and deliver camp activities including games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, field trips and
special events.
2. Supervise program development.
3. Assist in training, supervising and evaluating camp staff.
4. Oversee a group of participants to ensure safety at all times.
5. Liaise with stakeholders including parents/guardians, camp participants and other City staff to provide updates and
communicate concerns.
6. Respond to inquiries and distribute information regarding the summer camp program.
7. Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately.
8. Supervise and transport participants to and from field trips.
9. Perform administrative duties including monitoring the budget and preparing reports.
10. Purchase materials and supplies for camp.
11. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
12. Other related duties.
This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to
perform other related duties.
Category
Recreation & Sports
Position Requirements
Working Conditions:
Majority of work is performed under public recreation setting environment with some exposure to noisy conditions and bodily
fluids.
Knowledge and Skills:
Post-secondary education in recreation or related field.
1 year previous experience in child care, day camp or recreational environment dealing with children/youth.
Supervisory experience is an asset.
Food Safe level 1.
WHMIS.
RCMP Vulnerable Sector check.
Standard First Aid and CPR, Level C.
Class 5 Drivers’ License.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Examples of Equipment to Operate:
Vehicle, first aid and a variety of sporting equipment and general office equipment including computer skills to operate
software programs related to word processing, electronic mail, etc.
Accomodation Requests:
Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to
reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to
reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email to
name of recruiter [email protected] and [email protected].
Other Details:
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online
Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided
at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this
posting, please contact the recruiter at [email protected].
To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position
requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of
qualifications during their interview.
Employment Contract
Range
$29 - $35
Hours Per Week
Guaranteed Hours
Guaranteed Minimum Hours
21
Start Date of Position
9/1/2025
End Date (Temporary and Term)
6/30/2026
Number of Hires Needed
1