Day Camp Counsellor: Outdoor Location

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $16.00- Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Various locations across the GTA

Work Hours: Part time hours in June for training, then Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week for July 1 - September 1

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 400+

Anticipated Start Date: June 19, 2023

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

**Be the Spark** Join our dynamic Day Camp team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

Camp Counsellors are responsible for ensuring the successful day-to-day implementation of camp programming. They will be responsible for a group, which will have between eight to twelve campers that range from the ages of 4 to 12 years old. Camp Counsellors ensure that all children and youth have a safe and positive camp experience leading to personal growth and leadership opportunities. Camp Counsellors lead campers through various camp programs such as archery, canoeing/ kayaking, fire building, slacklining, multi sports, mountain biking, along with cooperative small and large group games

***In this role, you will**:

- Program plan and ensure daily and weekly YMCA camp plans are completed and in line with meeting objectives of program modules set up by supervisor
- Deliver programs that are following the plan and ensure campers are having a fun, safe and engaging high quality experience
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with camper group, including recreational swimming
- Supervise a camper group ensuring that each camper is safe, supported and welcome at all times during the camp experience
- Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings; arriving on time, and actively participating and contributing to the development of all camp staff
- Ensure Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning, safety and maintenance to camp sites
- Act as a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff through embodying the YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines and the Ontario Camping Association standards

**You bring**:

- Minimum age 16 years old by December 31st
- Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certificate valid until the last day of contract
- Experience working with children preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with families, staff and volunteers
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
- Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020-2025 strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.

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