Day Camp 2024 - Day Camp Counsellor (Gravenhurst)

Day Camp 2024 - Day Camp Counsellor (Gravenhurst)

Gravenhurst, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, December 8, 2023 at 5 : 00 a.m. Expires Monday, July 1, 2024 at 3 : 59 a.m.

Are you ready for a memorable and exciting summer experience? We are building our 2024 Day Camp team and are looking for positive and energetic individuals to provide fun and enriching programs and activities to day campers in communities across Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound.

Position : Camp Counsellor

Reports to : On Site Supervisor, On site Program Coordinator

Supports : Campers

General Function : Camp Counsellors are responsible for making the magic of camp happen. They deliver daily programming, ensure camper safety and wellbeing, and provide quality care and supervision for their group of 10 campers.

Camp Counsellors are fun, creative, caring, and energetic. In this role, staff may be required to work 7 : 00-3 : 00pm, 8 : 30-4 : 30pm, 10 : 00-6 : 00pm, or split shifts.

Key Responsibilities :

• Programming : Lead and participate in all programs and actively swim with campers each day. Modify programming to fit the age and skill level of all participants.
• Camper Care : Interact with all campers in a positive and supportive manner in line with the Healthy Childhood Development frameworks.

Be a role model for safety and take responsibility for the supervision and security of all participants in your care at all times.

Customer Service : Provide excellent customer service to all campers, parents / guardians, and service providers as a representative of the YMCA.

Demonstrate a strong support of and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka and the YMCA of Canada.

• Administration : Complete all necessary paperwork (site checks, program paperwork, incident reports, staff meetings, and parent feedback).
• Additional responsibilities : Additional duties may be added and roles altered to support operations and measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
• Child and Youth Focused : Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.
• Concern for Health and Safety : Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
• Inclusiveness : Understands and commits to promoting equal opportunity and support for all children regardless of ability.
• Integrity : Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
• Sense of Community : Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of community and responds to identified needs.

Qualifications :

• Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Experience working with children
• Must be a minimum 16 years of age on or before December 31, 2024.
• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Screening for those 18+ years of age. Applicants are advised to begin the Criminal Record Check process early as it may take several weeks to obtain results.

Salary : $625 / week based on a five-day work week

Contract Dates : June 24th to August 30th (no work on July 1st or August 5th)

Applications will remain open until filled.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at [email protected].

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

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