Day Camp and Climbing Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada YMCA Calgary Full time
What qualifications are we looking for? At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;
A Bachelor of Education, Physical Education or a related degree or diploma is an asset
Climbing Wall Instructor ACMG or CUI Level 1 or higher is an asset
A minimum of two years’ experience working with youth
Experience with day camps, supervising staff, and program development
Excellent customer service attitude
Availability in the evenings and weekends to meet community and branch needs
Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certifications
Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Three professional references

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

Reporting to the Day Camps & Climbing ILT Manager (North) will:

Lead the team of staff and volunteers working for Day Camps & Climbing including hiring, training and performance management.
Adhere to policies & procedures that support high standards for Health & Safety and Child Safety & Protection.
Provide regional leadership for summer and seasonal Day Camps including Summer, Winter Break, Teacher’s Convention and Spring Break.
Play an active role as a member of the Day Camps & Climbing ILT’s by attending regularly scheduled meetings and in-services.
Oversee the budget for Day Camps & Climbing by reporting on variances, managing expenses and monitoring revenue generation.
Ensure all administration systems are in place and are adhered to as set by YMCA Calgary.
Take initiative to support program cycles for Day Camps & Climbing including registration, program cancellations and wait list management.
Provide branch support at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton assuming weekly Duty Manager Shifts and engage Healthy Safety Training and Duty Manager In-Services.
Assist with the annual YMCA campaign by developing relationships with program participants to raise their campaign awareness

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.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For any concerns or questions please email careers@calgary.ymca.ca

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