Crestwood hires 200 staff members after interviewing over 500 candidates each year. References are personally contacted for each staff applicant and criminal background checks are required. A special blend of superior Senior Head Staff (teachers, professionals, parents and university graduates), talented creative specialists, qualified swim instructors, mature and responsible counsellors, a certified caring registered nurse, safety conscious and efficient maintenance and housekeeping personnel are all hand-picked and must meet Crestwood’s high standards and expectations.

The staff are given extensive training. They are trained in first aid and CPR, as well as trained in emergency procedures and the use of the epi-pen. Pre-camp training sessions perfect their skills as counsellors and enable the staff to respond effectively to the children’s needs. Seminars for staff are on-going throughout the summer to build on their experience.

  • All staff are dressed in a camp uniform to ensure security on our private grounds.
  • A low camper-to-staff ratio ensures safe supervision and personal attention.
  • Every member of the team shares a strong personal commitment to the care and love of children.

Staff Positions Available:

  • Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
    • Requirements to apply: must be certified with Instructors and/or National Lifeguard certificates, as well as Standard First-aid and CPR-C
    • Responsible for teaching campers the Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim program
    • Positions available for July and/or August
  • Counsellor
    • Requirements to apply: experience with young children in camp, daycare, babysitting or instructional settings
    • Responsible for leading, supervising and participating in activities with campers
    • Positions available for July and/or August
  • Activity Specialist
    • Requirements to apply: experience working with young children in camp, daycare, babysitting or instructional settings. Must also have expertise and training in the area that you are applying for.
    • Responsible for planning, supervising and participating in activities for campers
    • Positions available for July and/or August

All Candidates:

  • Must have a proven track record as a team player, be energetic, professional and be interested in being a role model/mentor to young children
  • Minimum education requirement as outlined by the Standards of the Ontario Camp Association: Grade 10 Graduate
  • Crestwood Valley Day Camp is committed to employment equity and invites all qualified candidates to apply! If you require accommodations at any point during the hiring or employment process, please let us know. We will do our best to meet your needs! Every staff application is handled confidentially.

To Apply:

  • All interested, eligible and qualified candidates should be visit: https://crestwood.campbrainstaff.com/ and fill in an online staff application.
  • Candidates will be required to provide three references (no family or friends) and a photo of themselves with their online application.