Day Camp Counsellor Gh

Join the YMCA Camp Team
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Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

- Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
- Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
- Hardworking and Dependable
- Positive Role Model
- Team Player
- Professionalism
- Enjoy working in a Social Environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members

Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
**Position**: Day Camp Counsellor
**Location**: Goderich Huron
**Start Date**: June 23rd, 2025 - August 29th, 2025
**Salary**: $17.20
**As part of your total compensation**:

- Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp program
- Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
- Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

**In this role, you will**:

- Oversee coordination of camper groups
- Maintain healthy working relationship with partners and third-party service providers
- Act as positive role model in attitude, health and wellness for campers, volunteers, and staff
- Active risk management practices as per current policies
- Positive communication, problem solving, and addressing concerns in a timely manner with camper families
- Managing and monitoring weekly staffing needs in partnership with the Leadership Team

**What you need to succeed**:

- Experience working with children in a Day Camp Setting
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening as per cure
- A dedication to demonstrate the YMCA core values.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**NOTE**: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.