Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a dynamic charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities by offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. We have been offering programs and services to the North Bay community since 1958 and to the Greater Sudbury community since 1936! To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website .

We are currently looking for a Day Camp Counsellors to join our team of committed professionals. These full-time summer contract positions within the Association are housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario's Chippewa and Tillicum Camp locations in North Bay.

Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Recreational Programming or Manager of Day Camps and Community Development, the Day Camp Counsellor is responsible for program planning and delivery to ensure participant satisfaction. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is dynamic, able to work as part of a progressive team, enjoys working with children and who is capable of managing multiple tasks.

LOCATION: North Bay, ON

RATE OF PAY: $16.55 - $18.00 per hour

Major Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily programs: group games, crafts, swimming, outside time, etc.
• Supervise, engage and participate with the program participants in group activities
• Apply behavior management training techniques with the program participants
• Communicate with all staff
• Ensure safety of all participants, property, staff and volunteers by established practices and procedures
• Maintain the inventory of required supplies and request more when needed
• Welcome all children to programs
• Represent the YMCA in a professional manner at all times
• Communication with parents on a daily basis
• Tracking daily attendance
• Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) preferred
• Experience working/leading group activities with children ages 3 to 12 years of age (i.e. babysitting)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

What We Offer

• Free Personal Membership and 10% off Family Membership
• Employee and Family Assistan ce Program that includes short-term mental health supports such as counselling and online courses, and lifestyle coaching which includes legal and financial counselling
• Team bonding and employee recognition events
• Opportunity to explore a wide range of jobs and functions
• Flexible hours and scheduling, and hybrid work options, depending on role

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resumeto the attention of the Personnel Committee.

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require a copy of your World Education Services documents (WES) along with your credentials. If you do not have a WES document, please visit Applications submitted without a WES document will not be considered.

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