Day Camp Relief Staff NLY

Join the YMCA Camp Team
 
Be the Spark Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. 
 
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.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
 
Position:  Day Camp Relief Staff
Location: Stoney Creek YMCA, 920 Sunningdale Rd E, London ON N5X 0H5
Start Date: June 29th, 2026
End Date: September 4th, 2026
Salary: $17.60/per hour 
 
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:

Scheduled or On-Call for camp counsellor coverage 
Ensure safety and well-being of campers 
Actively supervise assigned camper(s), learning their name(s) on the first day and always knowing their whereabouts 
Act as positive role model in attitude, health and wellness for campers, volunteers and staff 
Active risk management practices as per current policies 
Administering first aid, writing accident/incident reports as required 
Positive communication, problem solving, and addressing concerns in a timely manner with camper families 
Lead programming with an awareness to camper emotional well-being as well as physical safety 
Create a sense of community within assigned camper group where campers care for look out for each other 
Prepare and deliver exceptional day camp programming 
Learn how to effectively lead all day camp programming 
Create developmentally appropriate program plans 
Deliver day camp programs to assigned camper group 
Participate actively in all camp activities and special events 
Incorporate inclusive programming allowing for children of all abilities to participate 
Involve campers in choice of activity where appropriate 
Encourage campers to set and achieve goals 

 Education/Experience:

Experience working with children  
Will be 16 years old within the calendar year of employment 
Current Standard First Aid and CPR 
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening as per current YMCA HR policy 
Participation in YMCA Healthy Child Development (training provided) 

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.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.
 

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