Day Camp Counsellor ID #1359 Collingwood

Day Camp CounsellorReports to : On Site Supervisor On site Program Coordinator Supports : CampersGeneral 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 this role staff may be required to work 7 : 00-3 : 00pm 8 : 30-4 : 30pm 10 : 00-6 : 00pm or split 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 : 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 : 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 CExperience working with children Must be a minimum 16 years of age on or before December 31 2026. 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 : $660 / Week Contract Dates : June 22nd to September 4th (no work on July 1st or August 3rd )About us : The YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting well-being and encouraging social YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to facilities and programs covering Simcoe County Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental emotional and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong confident and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds ages and abilities to achieve their health goals fulfill their potential and feel a genuine sense of belonging we contribute to the creation of stronger communities. The YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic will remain open until filled. This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We are dedicated to fostering brave spaces of acceptance and inclusivity for every person who connects with the YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people / people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people / people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA seek to make every interaction with the YMCA of Simcoe / Muskoka a barrier-free experience. Individuals requesting accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1