Day Camp Coordinator

**Day Camp Coordinator
- Summer 2025**

**Location**: Various YMCA Camps across Hamiton, Burlington and Brantford, Ontario

**Position Type**:Seasonal Contract (February 2025 - August 2025)

**Hourly Rate**:$24.50 per hour **Work Hours**:

- April 2025- August 2025: a full-time work schedule based on 40 hours per week. Evenings/weekends may be required.

**Position Overview**:
This position reports to the Day Camp Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for coordination and implementation of Day Camp. The Day Camp Coordinators are responsible for the recruitment, training, and supervision of Day Camp staff for all YMCA HBB Day Camp locations. Day Camp Coordinators will work with the Day Camp team to ensure developmentally appropriate programming, creating a safety conscious environment for campers and staff.

**Day Camp Coordinator - Community Camps (Hamilton/Burlington)**

This role oversees two camp locations: Queen Victoria Public School (Hamilton) and Tansley Woods Community Centre (Burlington). Responsibilities include managing approximately 200 campers per week and leading a seasonal staff team of 25.

**From February 2025 to April 2025,** Camp Coordinators focus on recruitment, staffing, and planning for the upcoming camp season. This includes designing programming, organizing training for senior staff, and preparing both indoor and outdoor camp teams. Coordinators will participate in interviews and promotional events, often during evenings.

**From April 2025 to August 2025**, Camp Coordinators work closely with the Day Camp Manager to deliver Camp training. Camp training directly contributes to program quality, with Coordinators addressing coaching concerns and managing performance as needed. Coordinators will work to ensure the successful implementation of high-quality programming at their camp sites. Key responsibilities include camp training, budget management, staff support, parent communication, and behavior management. Coordinators act as the first point of contact for Senior Staff and counselors.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Recruit, train, and mentor all staff and volunteer team members for the purpose of delivering excellence in customer service.
- Provide direct supervision of Day Camp staff, program participants and volunteers.
- Responsible for the scheduling, performance management, and onboarding and timesheet preparation for Day Camp Staff.
- Coordinate and deliver pre-camp promotional events and opportunities.
- Assist with the development of operational plans and budgets for the YMCA Day Camp program.
- Contribute to a culture of inclusion and provides strategies and develops plans to help campers to be successful in 1:10 ratio.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- 3 years post-secondary education in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure or a related field.
- 3 years supervisory experience of a team with over 10 staff members.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills - must be able to plan, organize and prioritize.
- Knowledge of community trends.
- Knowledge of Day Camp standards and evaluation tools.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification.
- A current and satisfactory Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- A valid Driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation to travel is required for this position.

**A Major Asset If**:

- You have supervisory experience in a camp setting, preferably with multiple locations
- You have experience with Camp Brain

**Ready to Make a Difference?**

The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If you’re passionate about creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone thrives, we want to hear from you

**Interested in applying?**Please submit your resume to: AJ Phillips, Day Camp Manager at by February 21, 2025.

**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.

**AJ Phillips**

**Manager of Day Camp**

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Pay: $24.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person