Swimming Program Head

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience
- Daily Rate: $110.00 Weekly Rate: $660.00-
- Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)-
- Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday - Sunday-
- Employment Type: Seasonal Contract- Number of Vacancies: 1-
- Anticipated Start Date: June 14, 2026-
- Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2025 at 5:00pm

**Be the Spark** Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings.

The Swimming Program Head is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the waterfront, with a dedicated focus on all swimming program areas. This role facilitates daily swim instruction, conducts swim tests, and ensures accurate tracking of results. It ensures that safety standards, policies, procedures, and expectations are consistently followed, including compliance with Camping Quality Recommended Practices and Ontario Camps Association standards. The position oversees the maintenance of swimming equipment and related documentation, while supporting counsellors during waterfront cabin programs and collaborating with other program heads to deliver camp-wide activities and theme days. The Swimming Program Head also provides leadership and support to staff, helping foster a safe and positive waterfront experience for all participants.

**In this role, you will**:

- Coordinate all swimming programs, including direct program delivery as required
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator and other program heads to plan and lead all camp activities, section nights, and special events
- Provide leadership to all YMCA staff by ensuring they understand how to contribute to a safe and positive waterfront experience for all participants, and promptly relay any concerns to the Program Coordinator
- Assist with the planning and execution of all camp days and themed programs
- Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, including all paperwork associated with running the swimming area such as in-service trainings, opening and closing checklists, and swim tests, as well as any administration duties delegated by the Program Coordinator
- Monitor the safety of all waterfront activities and respond immediately to rectify any safety concerns, proactively ensuring the waterfront environment is safe and organized
- Supervise participants when on or in the water and take responsibility for the waterfront environment, including supervision of activities in the water and/or in a canoe or kayak
- Act as a positive role model for children, youth, and fellow staff by embodying the values of the YMCA, the guiding principles of Camp Pine Crest, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association standards
- Perform other duties as assigned

**You bring**:

- Standard First Aid & CPR-C, NLS, and Pleasure Craft Operators Card by first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a camp or aquatic/waterfront environment
- Experience teaching swimming related programming
- Lifesaving Instructor & Examiner considered an asset
- Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve optimal collective results
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and empower an inclusive staff team
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff
- Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

**_If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for Financial Assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined