Spring Program Facilitator

7 days ago

Spanish, Canada YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Full time

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.
At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.
To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.
This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time.
We are currently looking for Program Facilitators to join our team of committed professionals. These Summer Contract positions within the Association are housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s John Island Camp location in Spanish, Ontario.
Under the leadership of the Director of John Island Camp, the Program Facilitator is responsible for facilitating programming for groups that attend John Island in the spring. With a camper-oriented mindset, the Program Facilitator supports campers through their daytime camp experience, while group chaperones take on overnight supervision.
**START DATE**: May 5, 2025
**LOCATION**: Spanish, Ontario
**RATE OF PAY**: $700 per week
Major Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the campers to ensure their emotional and physical well-being
- Set up and maintain programming areas
- Participate in program delivery
- Build relationships with and be a positive role model for all camper and other staff members
- Provide a camper focused experience in all areas of programming
- Assist in setting up camp for the summer when not assigned to a spring group, including but not limited to setting up the craft hut, removing canoes from buildings and setting them up on racks, and general cleaning of the property
- Assist in other areas of camp as well as programming, including the kitchen
- Other duties as assigned by the Association

**Qualifications**:

- Experience working with campers aged 7-14
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation/facilitation skills
- Knowledgeable in camp practices and its risk management considerations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Bilingualism in both official languages considered an asset
- Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Personnel Committee.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

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