ROY Day Camp Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada YMCA Calgary Full time
What qualifications are we looking for? We strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:
· Aged 16 or older

· Interest in working with children

· Strong communication and teamwork skills

· Previous Day Camp or related experience preferred
· Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certified within 12 months

· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search within 12 months

· Three professional references

· Available for hybrid training starting in March, in-person March 9-10

· Available full-time from March 25-29

· Experience in any of the following would be an additional asset:

o Visual arts, drama, dance, photography, swim, basketball, skating, and rock climbing

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Duties and Responsibilities include;
· Provide a fun, safe, and healthy environment for children registered in YMCA Calgary Day Camps

· Provide proactive supervision and facilitate daily activities

· Work alongside and collaborate with other Day Camp staff including Day Camp Supervisor, and Floaters.

· Plan and implement all aspects of the daily schedule within the provided curriculum, including arts and crafts, active group activities and sports including physical literacy activities, traditional day camp games and other engaging activities, while encouraging camper participation

· Enter the pool daily and engage in pool activities with campers

· Demonstrate and role model positive behavior when working with other staff, campers and members

· Follow YMCA Calgary Policies and Procedures

· Provide first aid when required

· Greet parents/guardians and campers on arrival and departure from camp. Providing extra assistance and daily updates as needed

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our employees embody the YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies;
· Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
· Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
· Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
· Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
· Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
· Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
· Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@calgary.ymca.ca

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