Counselling Supervisor

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience
- Daily Rate: $118.31 Weekly Rate: $710.00-
- 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: 5-
- Anticipated Start Date: June 7, 2026-
- Deadline to Apply: November 30, 2025 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 Counselling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of camper programs while ensuring a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment for all participants. The role provides leadership, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to Counsellors and MACKs, supporting staff development, performance management, and program quality throughout the summer. Counselling Supervisors are directly involved in daily cabin programming and collaborate with other camp departments to address challenges, maintain communication, and prioritize camper care. The position includes supervising camper activities, resolving escalated incidents, and supporting day-to-day program execution while fostering positive relationships with campers, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

**In this role, you will**:

- Plan and facilitate section nights and cabin programs for campers within the assigned group to ensure meaningful and engaging experiences
- Provide leadership to camp staff by training, coaching, motivating, monitoring performance, and conducting mid
- and end-of-summer performance appraisals to ensure staff meet expectations and camp objectives
- Build and maintain positive relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners to foster collaboration and a sense of community
- Oversee the overall care, safety, and well-being of campers within the group, including during out-trips
- Supervise and support assigned Counsellors and MACKs by actively engaging in their programming throughout the summer
- Help manage and resolve escalating camper conflicts in a timely and constructive manner
- Organize, distribute, and collect Camper Experience Forms, Parent Letters, Post Cards, and Birthday Cards to maintain effective communication and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned

**You bring**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
- National Lifeguarding Certification
- ACCT Level 2 Ropes certification considered an asset
- Minimum three years of counselling or directly related experience working with children and youth
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays is required
- Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve collective results
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers
- Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both new and experienced staff
- Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner
- Minimum 19 years of age by the start of contract
- 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 YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis._**

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why