Day Camp Coordinator

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $141.33 Weekly Rate: $848.00

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

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 Day Camp Coordinator oversees the Little Critters and Nature Explorers Day Camp programs, providing supervision and guidance to the Day Camp Program Head and Day Camp Counsellors. A primary responsibility is to set expectations and support the Program Head in developing engaging, age-appropriate programming for campers aged 4–12. The role works closely with a team of 7–9 Counsellors to ensure the delivery of a safe, fun, and outdoor-focused camp experience while providing timely feedback and mentorship to support staff growth.

The Day Camp Coordinator serves as the main liaison with families, ensuring a seamless customer service experience and consistent program delivery each week. Additionally, the position collaborates with the camp team to plan schedules, manage program spaces and equipment, and balance time between campers, families, and staff to create a rewarding day camp environment.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and schedule all Day Camp programs in collaboration with the Day Camp Program Head and work with the Program Coordinator to ensure schedules and spaces do not overlap
• Provide leadership to the camp staff team by training, coaching, motivating, monitoring performance, and delivering mid- and end-of-summer performance appraisals to ensure staff meet role expectations and achieve camp objectives
• Oversee the Day Camp program, ensuring successful implementation of program plans for campers aged 4–12 and maintaining consistent program delivery from week to week
• Build and maintain relationships with families, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Serve as the first point of contact daily for each day camper and their family, managing communication via Y email and the Day Camp phone
• Supervise the running of the value-beads program at the end of each day
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
• Minimum 3 years' experience in child-oriented programs
• Minimum 2 years' previous experience as a supervisor (i.e., Counselling Supervisor) in a directly transferable setting
• Experience with program planning for children aged 4–12
• Valid driver's license considered an asset
• Ability to communicate ideas, rules, and concepts effectively in an engaging, entertaining, and supportive manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and empower an inclusive staff team
• Ability to lead other staff and provide feedback on an ongoing basis
• 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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