Summer Day Camp Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada YMCA HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford Full time

**Community Camp Counsellor**

**Location**:Queen Victoria Public School

**Camps Offered**:KidVenture and Sports

**Kid Venture Camp**: KidVenture Camp provides campers with the opportunity to explore their creativity in a safe and fun environment. Activities include arts and crafts, drama & dance, swimming, co-operative games, science experiments and outdoor play. Each week, campers will have a special guest speaker.

**Sports Camp**:Sports Camp focuses on sportsmanship, participation and fair play, fitness and team spirit. Children have the opportunity to learn fundamental movement skills through fun and interactive activities.

Activities include swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, football, team games and arts and crafts.

**Hourly Wage**: $16.65
- Returning Staff from Summer 2023 may be eligible for a higher rate based on past employment and performance**_

**Position Status**: Seasonal Contract

**Contract Hours**:Group, Supply Counsellors**: 8:30-4:30pm (37.5 hrs/wk)

**Extended Care Counsellors**: 6:30-9:15am/3:45-6:30pm (27.5 hrs/wk)

**Placement**:June 24- August 23, 2024

**Nature & Scope**:
A Group Counsellor is responsible for the supervision and programming of activities for a group of campers at any of the YMCA Day Camp indoor locations in a day camp environment. They will report directly to the Program Specialist and/or Site Supervisor at each location. Counsellors will work with different age groups (between the ages of 6-13 years) to deliver a comprehensive, dynamic, and exciting program stream. Indoor Camp Counsellors must have their own transportation to locations.
- KidVenture Camp (creative and drama-themed program for ages 6-13)

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.
- Sports Camp (sports skills and games for ages 6-13)

Sports Counsellors will work with campers ages 6-13 to deliver age-appropriate activities that give campers the opportunities to learn the basic 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.

**Responsibilities**:

- Greets parents/guardians at designated drop off/pick up area stop each morning and afternoon
- Liaise with before and after care staff
- Ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff - submits program plans weekly
- Acts as a group counsellor
- Responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 8-12 campers at the assigned site/program
- Develops and implements comprehensive camp programs
- Assists with parent liaison, promotion, set up, and clean up
- Responsible for attending all staff training and staff meetings (some weekends and evenings)
- Provides leadership to all campers by following routine and delivering a specific camp program
- Participates in specialty programming and waterfront/pool activities
- Contributes to an inclusive environment
- Understands and commits to confidentiality
- Completes documentation accurately and timely when required
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR-C valid through Summer 2024 (must provide proof of certification or
- enrollment in course before hiring)
- Staff 18 years and older must submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing work
- 17 years of age before July 3, 2024
- Attending or completion of secondary or post-secondary school, preferably in the area of leisure and recreation, social services, child and youth worker or education
- Coaching certification is an asset
- Previous YMCA camping or child and youth program experience is preferred
- Able to provide a satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

**Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility**

The YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

**Salary**: $16.65 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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