Camp Counsellor

Be a Summer Spark at YMCA of Oakville's Camp
Make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth Join our camp team and be the spark that ignites their summer with fun and learning. Develop your skills and become part of a team dedicated to building a stronger community.
YMCA of Oakville is seeking enthusiastic and values-driven team players
Nature and Scope
The Summer Day Camp Counsellor will report through the Summer Camp site Director and is responsible for delivering a fun, safe and positive experience for a group of 8-13 children. The camp counsellor is instrumental in ensuring positive experiences for participants, delivering high quality mission-based programs; responsibilities will also include planning portions of the daily schedule. Counsellors will follow all YMCA policies and procedures and child protection guidelines.
Work Schedule
- Seasonal; Monday-Friday June 17th, 2024- September 1st, 2024; 8:00am-5:00pm (shifts may vary).
- Attends and fully participates in all pre-camp trainings and staff meetings.

Salary & Benefits
- Rate of pay: $16.55 per hour (for applicants over 18 years old).
- Complimentary YMCA membership which encourages you to embrace the Y’s philosophy of health and well-being.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Immediate enrollment in our EAP (employee Assistance program) which gives you and your immediate family members access to a variety of physical and mental health and wellness and resources.

**Locations**: YMCA of Oakville campsites

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides direct supervision to a group of children and youth every day and ensures each camper has an incredible experience.
- Plans and delivers fun, age-appropriate programs following specified program guidelines.
- Builds rapport and manages group behavior to ensure an emotionally and physically safe environment.
- Ensures the delivery of high-quality camp programs while ensuring well-being and safety of campers.
- Enthusiastically participates in all camp activities, including all programs and special events.
- Recognizes the uniqueness and interests of all children and youth and assists them to successfully achieve their goals at camp.
- Accesses program resources and seeks support from Coordinator to ensure the delivery of a wide range of age-appropriate programs for children and youth.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain and deal with sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.
- Complete reports as required (attendance, incident etc.).
- Acts as a positive role model for children, youth, and fellow staff.
- Models’ appropriate behavior in all interactions with co-workers, other YMCA staff and the public, ensuring behavior always aligns with YMCA core values.

**Requirements**:

- Must be at least 16 years of age within this calendar year.
- Minimum 1 years of experience in planning and leading programs for children and youth.
- Experience working within a summer day camp or residential day camp program is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective conflict resolution skills.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
- Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ prior to the first day of camp.
- National Lifeguard Certificate an asset.
- Must have a current and valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening.

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: quality focus, relationship building and collaboration, commitment to organization mission, vision and values, communication, diversity and inclusion, integrity, and trust.

How to apply
This posting closes on April 2, 2024.
We at the YMCA of Oakville value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accessible support or accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.