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Volunteer Day Camps

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Halifax NS BJ Y, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

Title: Volunteer Day Camps

Hours: PD Days throughout the school year and weekdays in July and August

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA and Community YMCA

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

Our ability to partner with others in the community is through the dedication of our employees and volunteers. By joining the YMCA as a volunteer, you will become part of a dedicated team of individuals with a great passion for providing support to the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

This position involves creating engagement opportunities for children and youth to promote physical activity, outdoor exploration, cooperative play, and community connections. Reporting to the Director of Day Camps, volunteers will work to deliver safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate programs that emphasize physical literacy as key to building healthy communities. Staff will implement fitness and wellness activities in line with YMCA standards, child safety requirements, and core values.

Responsibilities

  • Support staff in the delivery of hands-on programming and provide participants with a safe, inclusive, positive environment.
  • Assist staff with program set-up and take-down, preparation of materials, cleaning, tidying, and other duties to keep camp activities safe, well-run, and on time.
  • Assist staff in maintaining YMCA policies, etiquette, and safety requirements.
  • Assist staff in completing program documentation as required, i.e. helping with attendance tracking.
  • Build inclusive, positive working relationships with others.
  • Report any known or predicted safety hazards.
  • Assist the Camp staff with documenting any incidents or accidents, no matter how minor, and communicate these back to the Director and/or Site Coordinator on the same day.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience working with children and youth as a babysitter, coach, youth group leader, or other similar role.
  • Interest in supporting youth programming and engaging with children and youth.
  • Ability to maintain a safe and organized environment.
  • Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education or related field an asset.
  • Communication skills to work with youth, parents, and staff.

Please note that all volunteers of the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth are required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, clear Child Abuse Register Check.

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The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.