The Town is looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals for our summer programs and recreational services. Develop team building and communication skills, make meaningful contributions to our community, and enhance your resume. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one position.
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Role:
We are looking for mature, dedicated individuals with excellent communication and organization skills. The Recreation Assistants will be responsible for assisting the Program Supervisor in the planning and implementation of the two summer camps as well as Town special events. The Recreation Assistants will be responsible for the training, evaluation and on-site supervision of summer staff and other assigned duties and will report to the Program Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
A minimum of one-year post-secondary education/training in a field related to children / youth (i.e. Education, Recreation, Physical Education and/or Social Science
Experience supervising and evaluating staff
Experience / training in planning and coordinating programming for children in a group setting
Must be able to perform administrative tasks
Strong organizational skill
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by the Town may be considered
Additional Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR Level C) – must be valid until the end date of employment
Standard First Aid – must be valid until the end date of employment
High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
If successful, candidate will need to provide a valid, current Driver’s License, a Driver’s Abstract and must have daily access to a vehicle
Period of Employment:
May 12 – August 29, 2025
Period of employment (start and end dates) may vary.
Mandatory Training: Will occur between the dates of June 9 – June 30, 2025. Detailed training schedules will be provided upon hiring.
Rate of Pay: $18.60 per hour (40 hours per week).
Role:
We are looking for mature, dedicated individual(s) with excellent communication and organizational skills to assist the Program Supervisors in the planning and implementation of summer special events, summer camp programs and other events. The Special Events Assistant(s) will work with summer camp staff with regards to organized activities. They will be responsible for the implementation of events and other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
A minimum of one-year post-secondary education/training in a field related to children / youth (i.e. Education, Recreation, Physical Education and/or Social Science
Experience / training in planning and coordinating programming for children in a group setting
Must be able to perform administrative tasks
Strong organizational skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by the Town may be considered
Additional Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR Level C) – must be valid until the end date of employment
Standard First Aid – must be valid until the end date of employment
High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
If successful, candidate will need to provide a valid, current Driver’s License, a Driver’s Abstract and must have daily access to a vehicle
Period of Employment:
May 12 – August 29, 2025
Period of employment (start and end dates) may vary.
Mandatory Training: Will occur between the dates of June 9 – June 30, 2025. Detailed training schedules will be provided upon hiring.
Rate of Pay: $18.60 per hour (40 hours per week).
Role:
We are looking for enthusiastic, well organized and creative individuals to work as Head Camp Counsellors for the Towns Camps. The Head Camp Counsellors will work on site to supervise and evaluate the program and staff. Responsibilities include program planning, completing daily statistics, requesting supplies, supervision and safety of participants and staff and other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
A minimum of one-year post-secondary education/training in a field related to children / youth (i.e. Education, Recreation, Physical Education and/or Social Sciences)
Leadership training or experience would be an asset
Experience supervising and evaluating staff
Experience / training in planning and coordinating programming for children in a group setting
Knowledge of child development and behavior management techniques
Strong leadership and communication skills
Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by the Town may be considered
Additional Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR Level C) – must be valid until the end date of employment
Standard First Aid – must be valid until the end date of employment
High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
Period of Employment:
June 30 – August 22, 2025
Period of employment (start and end dates) may vary according to placement in a specific program.
Mandatory Training: Will occur between the dates of June 9 – June 30, 2025. Detailed training schedules will be provided upon hiring.
Rate of Pay: $17.55 per hour (40 hours per week).
Role:
Inclusion staff will be hired to provide support to children with disabilities who have high needs (not respite / personal care) and who require support to participate in one of the summer programs. Inclusion staff will provide support and foster inclusive experiences for children with disabilities/special needs in our children and youth recreation programs and other assigned duties. Inclusion Counsellors will work with children in all Camps.
Qualifications:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
A minimum of one-year post-secondary education. A focus in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education, Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy, would be considered an asset
Knowledge of various types of disabilities, hands on experience working with children / youth with disabilities, knowledge of adaptations and accessibility guidelines, and behavior management techniques (Crisis Intervention Course would be an asset)
ABA Therapy training would be considered an asset
Experience in planning and implementing programs for children / youth in a group setting and the ability to instruct various sports activities, arts / crafts and low organized games
Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by the Town may be considered
Additional Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR Level C) – must be valid until the end date of employment
Standard First Aid – must be valid until the end date of employment
High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
Period of Employment:
June 30 – August 22, 2025
Period of employment (start and end dates) may vary according to placement in a specific program.
Mandatory Training: Will occur between the dates of June 9 – June 30, 2025. Detailed training schedules will be provided upon hiring.
Rate of Pay: $16.20 per hour (40 hours per week)
Role:
Camp Counsellors must be energetic and enjoy working with children. Duties include implementing activities as outlined by supervisors and enhancing program content through using one’s own talents and experiences to bring new ideas to the program and other assigned duties. A strong sense of safety awareness, strong communication, the ability to work with the public and good problem solving ability are skills necessary for this position.
Qualifications:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Leadership training or experience would be an asset
Experience in planning and implementing programming for children in a group setting and the ability to instruct various sports activities, arts/crafts and low organized games
Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of education and experience that is deemed acceptable by the Town may be considered
Additional Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR Level C) – must be valid until the end date of employment
Standard First Aid – must be valid until the end date of employment
High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
Period of Employment:
June 30 – August 22, 2025
Period of employment (start and end dates) may vary according to placement in a specific program.
Mandatory Training: Will occur between the dates of June 9 – June 30, 2025. Detailed training schedules will be provided upon hiring.
Rate of Pay: $16.00 per hour.
There may be both part-time employment at 20 hours per week and full-time employment at 40 hours per week.
Role:
The position of Topsail Beach Attendant requires an individual to be a self-starter and be able to work independently without constant supervision. The individual will be responsible for the overall cleanliness of Topsail Beach Park (Bathrooms, Picnic Area, Playground Area and Fire pits) as well as familiarity with using a gas lawn mower and whipper in order to keep the park grounds neat and tidy on a regular basis. The position will require evening and weekend shifts as well as assisting with traffic control and special events when necessary. This position is also responsible for acting as a Tourism Ambassador for the Town of Conception Bay South by performing the following:
Undertaking orientation on the local tourism sector, as provided by supervising staff.
Familiarization with the Town’s Tourism publications including maps and Community Tourism Snapshot.
Supporting the Economic Development Department’s outreach to the business community.
Taking photos of key attractions, scenes, sights and sounds and sharing with Supervising staff
This position reports directly to the Facilities Manager. All necessary tools and safety equipment will be supplied.
Steel toe footwear is mandatory.
Qualifications:
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Experience in performing physical labor
Must be able to follow a schedule
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with the public
Additional Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR Level C) – must be valid until the end date of employment
Standard First Aid – must be valid until the end date of employment
Period of Employment:June 27 – September 5, 2025
Period of employment (start and end dates) may vary.
Mandatory Training: Will occur between the dates of June 9 – June 30, 2025. Detailed training schedules will be provided upon hiring.
Rate of Pay: $16.20 per hour. There may be both part-time employment at 20 hours per week and full-time employment at 40 hours per week.
What are the requirements to apply?
Applicants must be a resident of Conception Bay South.
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age prior to training.
To ensure your application is fully completed, please include all of the following items:
Summer Employment Application Form (completed online or paper copy)
A current resume
At least two Contacts for References
RNC Certificate of Conduct (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
RNC Vulnerable Sector Check (dated no earlier than 6 months from start date)
Copies of certifications/awards such as High Five, Standard First Aid, etc. (optional)
If you are applying for multiple positions, please list positions applied for in order of interest. Preference will be given to those submitted on or before the deadline.
We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Important Training Information
All students working with the Town of Conception Bay South are required to have the following training prior to the start of work
High Five® Principles of Healthy Child Development
Standard First Aid / CPR C / AED Training
Applicable specific training
If training has already been completed, applicants must provide the appropriate documentation. If training has not been completed, staff have the option to complete all sessions with the Town. If an applicant is unable to make one of the sessions listed below, they are responsible for making other training arrangements on their own:
Head Staff Training – Specific: Mandatory for Head Staff – No Cost
Inclusion Staff Training – Specific: Mandatory for Inclusion and Head Staff – No Cost
General Staff Training: Mandatory for all Staff – No Cost
Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Training – $45 plus HST
High Five® Principles of Healthy Childhood Development – $55 plus HST
