Wellness Administrator

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $ $ Weekly Rate: $ $758.64

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

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: June 21, 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 Camp Wellness department supports the mental and physical health of the Pine Crest community. The Wellness Administrator is responsible for the administrative operations of the department while providing hands-on support for daily wellness activities. Key focuses include managing incident reports and follow-ups, organizing and filing medical and medication administration forms, assisting with wellness checks on arrival days and pre/post trips, and supporting medication administration as needed. The Wellness Administrator also provides leadership and serves as a role model for staff in areas such as camper care, sun safety, and self-care.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and support to the camp community's overall health and wellness by offering resources, reviewing camper health forms, monitoring pertinent health information, and checking in with staff and campers as needed
• Coordinate and support health and wellness training for staff in collaboration with the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Wellness Coordinator, ensuring a focus on both physical and mental health and safety
• Support campers and staff to have a positive camp experience through check-ins with campers, camper groups, and counsellors
• Dispense camper medication according to camp healthcare procedures and ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Respond to and rectify first aid situations promptly, communicating with camp senior staff, external healthcare providers, and parents as necessary
• Support the camp out-tripping program through pre- and post-trip checks, including first aid kit preparation and inventory
• Complete daily administrative tasks including inputting incident reports, following up on incidents, maintaining first aid supply inventory, organizing medical forms, and flagging campers who may require additional wellness support
• Continuously build relationships with Pine Crest staff, campers, volunteers, families, and community partners
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings punctually, actively participating and contributing to the development of staff members
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and maintained, sharing responsibility with the staff team to maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for campers, staff, and volunteers
• Act as a positive role model for all participants and fellow staff by embodying YMCA values, Pine Crest's guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C required by the start date and valid for the duration of the contract
• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education such as Nursing, Child and Youth Studies, or Social Work considered an asset
• Mental Health First Aid and Wilderness First Aid considered assets
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Office administration and organization experience
• Previous experience working with children
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve optimal collective results
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff
• Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required
• 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 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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