Day Camp Director

1 week ago

Greater Toronto Area, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $19.50 - $20.50 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Various locations across the GTA

Work Hours: Part time hours until June, then up to 40 hours per week Monday - Friday starting June 2 until August 29, 2025

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 46

Anticipated Start Date: April 1 or June 2, 2025

Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm

**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 Directors provide on-site leadership and support to all campers and staff at one assigned camp location. They will also assist in the hiring of their own camp staff teams. The Camp Director is responsible for the successful day to day operations of the day camp and ensures that all staff and campers have a positive experience leading to personal growth and leadership opportunities.

**In this role, you will**:

- Assist Camp Coordinators and Regional Directors in the hiring process for camp staff; interviewing and hiring documentation completed in timely manner
- Provide on-site leadership and supervision to camp staff through training, coaching, monitoring performance and supporting staff to meet expectations of their roles
- Coordinate daily operations of day camp program including creating and completing set up and take down checklists and designing schedules so that all camper groups participate in all the activities outlined in program manuals
- Monitor the delivery of safe, high-quality programs and making sure staff have all the supplies they require and are incorporating day camp values beads daily
- Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time including all paperwork associated with payroll, staff scheduling, camper attendance, parent communication, YMCA visa reconciling and sent to Administrative Coordinators
- 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**:

- Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled) preferred
- Minimum 1-year experience in a child-oriented programs; camp specific setting an asset
- Experience as a supervisor an asset
- Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certificate valid until the last day of contract
- 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

**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.

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