Day Camp Warehouse Lead

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Location: Day Camp Office – 120 Shields Court Markham, Ontario LR3 9T5

Work Hours: Up to 40 hours per week Monday – Friday starting January 12 until September 4, 2026 

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract 

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: January 12, 2026

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Be the Spark Join our dynamic Day Camp Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

The Warehouse Lead supports the effective planning and coordination of camp-related inventory, budget activities, and supply distribution across multiple locations. The role provides guidance to volunteers and collaborates with camp leadership to ensure timely preparation and delivery of program materials. This position upholds organizational standards, including Health & Safety practices and operational compliance. The Warehouse Lead maintains a well-organized warehouse environment to enable efficient day-to-day operations. The role contributes to a positive camp experience by supporting staff readiness and ensuring resources are available when needed.

In this role, you will:     

• Achieve assigned budget by monitoring expenditures, ensuring purchases remain within camp budget, and submitting all invoices weekly for timely processing
• Organize and maintain the cleanliness and inventory of the Day Camp warehouse
• Communicate with Camp Directors and Senior Day Camp Coordinators to coordinate supply replenishment and delivery
• Work with Senior Day Camp Coordinators to pack all program camp kits for camp locations and assist with move-out and move-in processes
• Assist in supervision of warehouse volunteers
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, contributing to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites and the office
• Act as a positive role model for campers and staff by embodying YMCA values, policies, procedures, Day Camp guidelines, and Ontario Camping Association standards
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively contributing to staff development
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring: 

•  Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled) preferred or equivalent experience
•  Minimum 1-year experience in child-oriented programs; Y Day Camps an asset
•  Experience in warehouse or supply management
•  Experience as a supervisor an asset
•  Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort, including lifting up to 50 lbs. by bending, carrying, pushing, and pulling
•  Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
•  Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families, staff, and volunteers
•  Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
•  Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

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. 

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

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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