Day Camp Counsellor

1 month ago

Brantford, Canada YMCA HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford Full time

**Day Camp Summer Employment Postings 2023**
**Laurier Brantford YMCA**
100 Water Street,
Brantford, Ontario N3T 0P1

**Day Camp Counsellor (Indoor)
- Laurier Brantford YMCA**
**Position Status**:Seasonal (11 weeks)
**Hourly Wage**:$15.55

**Nature & Scope**:
A group counsellor is responsible for the supervision and programming of activities for a group of campers in a day camp environment. Counsellors will work with a specific age group (between the ages of 6-16 years) to deliver a comprehensive, dynamic, and exciting program stream. Different day camp programs requiring group leaders include:

- Indoor Camp:Sports Camp (Sports skills and games for ages 6-13)

Kidventure (Creative, drama and play themed program for ages 6-13)

**Responsibilities**:

- Greet parents/guardians each morning when they drop off children and in the evenings at pick up
- Liaise with before and after care staff
- Ensure safe, quality programs for participants and staff - submit program plans weekly
- Act as a group counsellor; Responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 8-12 campers at the assigned site/program
- Develop and implement comprehensive camp programs
- Assist with parent liaison, promotion, set up, and clean up
- Responsible for attending all staff training and staff meetings (some weekends and evenings)
- Provide leadership to all campers by following routine and delivering a specific camp program
- Complete weekly phone calls home to parents
- Complete documentation accurately and timely when required
- Other duties as assigned
- Participate in all camp activities including games, swimming, outings, etc.

**Qualifications**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR-C valid through summer 2023 (must provide proof of certification or enrollment in course before contract signing)
- 17 years of age before the summer
- Attending or completion of post-secondary school, preferably in the area of leisure and recreation, social services, child and youth worker or education
- Previous YMCA camping or child and youth program experience is preferred
- Must submit clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing work

**Here’s a bit more detail**:
**A Sports Counselor**:is responsible for the supervision and programming of activities for a group of campers at the Laurier Brantford YMCA Day Camp indoor location. Sports Counsellors will work with campers ages 6-13 to deliver age-appropriate activities that give campers the opportunities to learn the fundamental movement skills through fun and interactive sports activities. Activities may include arts and crafts, swimming, soccer, volleyball, non-traditional sports, and group games. Sports counsellors will ensure to focus on sportsmanship, participation, fair play, fitness, and team spirit when facilitating activities.

**A Kidventure Counselor**:is responsible for the supervision and programming of activities for a group of campers at the Laurier Brantford YMCA Day Camp indoor locations. Kidventure Counsellors will work with campers ages 6-13 to deliver age-appropriate activities that give campers the opportunities to explore their creativity in a safe and fun environment. Activities may include arts and crafts, swimming, drama & dance, co-operative games, and outdoor play.

**Organizational Overview**:
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people

This position requires a commitment to the mission and values of both Wilfrid Laurier University and the YMCA. It requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Belonging, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty and Respect, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults. Wilfrid Laurier University is devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity. It fulfills its mission by advancing knowledge, supporting and enhancing high-quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education, and emphasizing co-curricular development of the whole student.

**Accessibility**:
The Laurier Brantford YMCA is committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates all individuals, including those with disabilities. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have established policies, procedures and practices which adhere to the accessibility standards set out in the AODA. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.

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