Day Camp Leadership Trainer

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Toronto Island Y Day Camp, Y Cedar Glen Y Day Camp

Work Hours: Part time hours in June for training, then 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday starting June 24 until August 30, 2024

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2024

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 Leadership Trainers will work to facilitate and deliver a high-quality Counsellor in Training program. Through Day Camp Leadership Trainers, youth will gain a deeper understanding of leadership theory and the skills required to become a Day Camp Counsellor. These staff will be required to participate in one, four night overnight experience a month to help youth further their leadership skills.

**In this role, you will**:

- Ensure daily and weekly YMCA camp program plans are filled out properly and approved by the Camp Director ensuring programs are in line with and meeting the objectives of the leadership program modules and workshops
- Responsible for the delivery and facilitation of high-quality leadership programming
- Provide leadership to youth by monitoring, coaching and mentoring as well as providing on-going feedback, and performance appraisals at the end of the program
- Role model behaviour management strategies and promote discussion and problem solving within the group to best meet the needs of children
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with campers, including recreational swim Demonstrate a high level of accountability and act as a positive, active and inclusive role model within the staff team
- Ensure youth are being safely supervised and supported at all times during their day camp experience providing opportunities for all campers to experience success and grow as a leader
- Spend the weeks where the program is not running planning and prepping for the program, assisting with break coverage/staff absences and assisting the Camp Director where support is needed at the camp location
- 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

**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

**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 delivering leadership programming or workshops for youth
- 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
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

**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.

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