Hourly Rate: $18.00 - Check out the YMCA's total compensation package!
Location: Various locations across the GTA - Ontario
Work Hours: Part time hours in June for training, then 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday starting June 24 until August 30, 2024
Employment Type: Seasonal Contract
Number of Vacancies: 25
Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2024
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!
Day Camp Camper Care Leads play an integral role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in a camp experience. They will be responsible for directly supporting the Accessibility and Inclusion Counsellors and the any Camp Counsellor that require support when working with campers that are in the Accessibility and Inclusion program and/or experiencing a challenge at camp.
In this role, you will:
Assist Camp Directors in supervision of camp counsellors to ensure they are fulfilling their roles
Provide leadership to the camp staff team by monitoring, coaching and mentoring staff as well as providing on-going feedback, and performance appraisals to direct reports
Support campers that are registered in the Accessibility and Inclusion program and/or that are having a challenging time at camp through daily check ins, participating with group, providing resources and strategies to counsellors
Communicate with parents/guardians and childcare in regards to camper's experience and support staff with parent meetings
Assist in providing training for the day camp accessibility and inclusion staff and behaviour management for all staff
Ensure our camp programs are accessible to all campers by working with the Camper Care Coordinator and Camp Director to ensure adaptive program materials are purchased and adequately stocked throughout the summer to support our campers
Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings; arriving on time, and actively participating and contributing to the development of all camp staff
Ensure Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning, safety and maintenance to camp sites
Act as a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff through embodying the YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines and the Ontario Camping Association standards
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
You bring:
Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled in) (Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Ontario Certified Teacher, Resource Teacher, Social Worker, Developmental Support, Educational Assistant, Recreation and Leisure and/or training in the fields of psychology and experience working with children with differing abilities and diagnosis preferred)
Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certificate valid until the last day of contract
Minimum 1 year experience working in a child-oriented program with a focus on children with disability or additional needs
Experience with YMCA Day Camps an asset
Experience working with children preferred
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication 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
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 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like 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 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.
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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