Assistant Summer Camp Director

Salary Rate: $54,702 – Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried (1 year with the possibility of extension)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: January 5, 2026

Deadline to Apply: December 19, 2025 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark Join our dynamic Camping and Outdoor Education team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

The Assistant Summer Camp Director provides year-round leadership to summer camp operations, ensuring all programs align with the camp's guiding principles, YMCA Camping Quality Recommended Practices (CQRP), and Ontario Camping Association (OCA) standards. The role oversees all program areas, with significant responsibility for out-tripping and waterfront operations, and assumes full operational leadership in the absence of the Summer Camp Director. In collaboration with the Summer Camp Director, the position supports the delivery of March Break Overnight Camp and Family Camp. During the summer season, the Assistant Summer Camp Director plays a key onsite leadership role to ensure high-quality program delivery, safety, and participant experience. Outside the summer period, the role is heavily involved in staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, and contributes to budgeting, training, and ongoing program development.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Summer Camp Director and full-time camp staff to ensure all programs and operations align with YMCA Camping Quality Recommended Practices (CQRP), Pine Crest guiding principles, YMCA strategic initiatives, and Ontario Camping Association (OCA) standards
• Contribute to the overall Camp Pine Crest Master Plan by participating in camp alumni committees, attending YMCA events and camp open houses, and actively cultivating donors
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, prospective families, and current camp families
• Act as the lead operational designate during the absence of the Summer Camp Director, maintaining continuity of leadership and decision-making across all camp functions
• Plan and oversee Pine Crest Out Tripping programs, including coordinating logistics, managing out-tripping equipment, training staff, and implementing risk management practices
• Organize and support the recruitment and hiring process for all seasonal staff, maintaining accurate tracking and records of seasonal HR files
• Ensure that all program-related expenses align with budget requirements and make adjustments throughout the season to remain on budget
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability among staff, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in service delivery
• Supervise and support seasonal camp staff by providing coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, and performance appraisals
• Support compliance and quality assurance by monitoring program standards, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring documentation meets OCA and YMCA requirements
• Respond to parent and participant survey results and recommend appropriate seasonal changes based on feedback
• Focus on developing programs with a strong emphasis on safety, tradition, skill development, and fun
• Oversee daily camp operations, including staff coordination, program delivery, risk management, and adherence to health and safety protocols
• Make sure that all requirements for peer reviews, audits, and Ministry expectations are met through staff training, program setup, surveys, and staff management
• Ensure all camp areas are proactive in health and safety, with risk management plans in place and all audit requirements met
• Positively represent the camp year-round to the public and the camping community
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Post-secondary education in outdoor education or a related field, or equivalent experience
• National Lifeguarding (NLS) Certificate required
• Standard First Aid & CPR Level "C" required
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certificate an asset
• Challenges Unlimited (CUI) Level 2 Ropes Certification an asset
• Valid driver's license and an F Class license before summer begins
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in camping or outdoor education
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience in canoe tripping and wilderness expeditions
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays required
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, volunteers, and staff
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and empower an inclusive staff team
• Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design

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 work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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