Day Camp Support Lead

2 months ago

Toronto, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $17.50- Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Various locations across the GTA

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

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 200+

Anticipated Start Date: June 6, 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

Day Camp Support Leads play an integral role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in a camp experience. Day Camp Support Leads supervise 2-7 counsellors; ensures programs are of the highest quality, are in accordance with the Day Camp program manuals and achieve camp outcomes that include all campers and staff being engaged and achieving success.

**In this role, you will**:

- Assist Camp Directors in supervision of camp counsellors to ensure they are fulfilling their roles
- Provide leadership to the camp staff team by monitoring, coaching and mentoring staff as well as providing on-going feedback, and performance appraisals to direct reports
- Support counsellors with program delivery ensuring programs are in line with program manuals, supporting with set up/take down and organization of program equipment, and ensuring counsellors have all the required materials
- Facilitate programs and assist with training of programs to camp staff
- When required, will assist in covering counsellor breaks, staff absences and deliver programs
- 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**:

- Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education (preferred)
- Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certificate valid until the last day of contract
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a camp environment
- Experience with YMCA Day Camps an asset
- 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 skillsand 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?**

**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

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