Program Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada YMCA HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford Full time

**Community Camps Program Specialist**

**Queen Victoria Public School**

The Program Specialist is responsible for creating and facilitating the delivery of safe age-appropriate and site-specific programming. The Program Specialist will provide direct leadership to a team of Counsellors, Junior Counsellors, and Campers. The Program Specialist is on-site all day and reports directly to the Site Supervisor. Program Specialists are knowledgeable in camp activities, song, behavior management, and supervising a staff team (approximately 10-15 staff).

**What You’ll Do**:

- Teaching activities in a variety of camp areas
- Co-ordinate programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
- Provide input into staff meetings
- Provide support and guidance to all staff including the supervision of camp counsellors and volunteers
- Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
- Oversee the execution of age and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, and schedules
- Assist the Site Supervisor with day-to-day operations of camp
- Plan and initiates staff and Junior Counsellor training sessions
- Ensure parent communication and child guidance
- Maintain high standards in program delivery, communication, coaching and mentoring of all staff assigned to program area
- Regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies, and volunteers involved in the program
- Ensure that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program
- Provide training and supervision of seasonal staff
- Responsible for the approvals of schedules and/or assigned shifts
- Further supports staff in the planning, supervision, and leading of activities when needed
- Responsible for managing supplies and making purchasing decisions
- Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis
- Contribute to an inclusive environment
- Understand and commit to confidentiality
- Additional duties as assigned

**What You’ll Bring**:

- 2-year post-secondary degree/diploma, or pursuing same, in any discipline but preferably in the area of leisure and recreation, social services, child and youth worker or education
- Supervisory experience, preferably in a camp setting
- Previous YMCA camping or child and youth program experience is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C valid through Summer 2025 (must provide proof of certification or enrollment in course before hiring)
- Bronze Cross certification is an asset
- Coaching certification is an asset
- Staff 18 years of age or older require a current and satisfactory Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

**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
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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