Day Camp Site Director STY

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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.

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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.

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• 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 Site Director

Location: Family YMCA of St. Thomas-Elgin, 20 High St. St. Thomas, Ontario

Start Date: May 19th, 2026

End Date: September 4th, 2026

Salary: $19.30/hour

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs 
• Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

In this role, you will:

•  Overseeing all aspects of YMCA Day Camp at designated site, including human resources, program standards, financial management, safety and risk-management, camper care and day camp administration 
• Managing and monitoring weekly staffing needs in partnership with the Leadership Team
• Oversee coordination of camp logistics
• Maintain healthy working relationship with partners and third party service providers
• Act as positive role model in attitude, health and wellness for campers, volunteers and staff
• Active risk management practices as per current policies
• Positive communication, problem solving, and addressing concerns in a timely manner with camper families
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff 
• Guide, mentor, discipline staff as needed
• Ensure YMCA performance management process is followed for all staff
• Incorporate the principals of YMCA Healthy Child Development into all programming
• Ensure programming is developmentally appropriate and strength based
• Provide leadership to all staff trainings and meetings

Education & Skills Qualifications:

•  1 to 3 years experience working with children in a camp setting (day or overnight) 
• Experience supervising staff
• Will be 18 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.