Natural Arts and Crafts Program Head

Pay within range based on years of directly transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $110.00 - $130.00 Weekly Rate: $621.00 - $780.00

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, with days off predetermined by supervisor

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: June 15, 2025

Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2024 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 Natural Arts & Crafts Program Head coordinates the day-to-day operation of the NAC program, ensuring the effective delivery of Pine Crest programming in relation to numerous mediums of art and creative expression, with a particular focus on developing new and sustainable resources for their respective area. The NAC Program Head is also responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of their program space, ensuring that policies, procedures, and safety expectations are being met while also maintaining equipment. They will take an active role in promoting high-quality programs around camp, supporting counsellors in their cabin programs, and working with the rest of the program team to plan and deliver regularly scheduled special events throughout each session.

**In this role, you will**:

- Monitor the safety and consistency of all-natural arts & crafts programs and responds immediately to rectify any safety concerns; maintains the NAC building as well as maintaining inventory of the supplies needed for the program and is proactive in their role in ensuring the program area is safe and organize
- Supervise participants and staff during programming and is ultimately responsible for staff facilitation of NAC programs
- Planning and leading natural arts & crafts skills programs for cabins and leadership participants, teaching campers about various mediums of art through safe, engaging, and fun programming
- Work with the Program Director, Waterfront Supervisor, and other Area Heads to plan and lead all camp activities, section nights, and special events
- Provide leadership to all YMCA staff; ensuring they have an understanding of how they can contribute to a safe, and positive program experience for all participants, relaying any concerns to the Program Director right away
- Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time including all paperwork associated with running the NAC programs and any administration duties delegated by the Program Director
- Continuously builds relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners
- Act as a positive role model for children, youth and fellow staff through embodying the values of the YMCA and the guiding principles of Camp Pine Crest, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association
- Perform other duties as assigned

**You bring**:

- Prior experience working in a camp or child/youth focused environment
- Experience and passion for various mediums of art, including pottery and photo development
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C by first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be authorized to work full time hours (37.5 hours per week)
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change
- Demonstrated organizational skills and detailed oriented
- Excellent and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and independently to achieve optimal collective results
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Ability to provide support to both inexperienced and seasoned staff
- Flexibility regarding assigned working 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