Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $110.00 - $125.00                                          Weekly Rate: $660.00 - $750.00

Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)

Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: June 15, 2025

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!

The Day Camp Program Head supports the Day Camp Director in supervising staff to ensure effective program delivery and a positive experience for campers. This role emphasizes leadership through coaching and mentoring counsellors while facilitating engaging programs and training. By organizing necessary materials and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures, the Program Head fosters a safe and enjoyable environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to make a meaningful impact on children's camp experiences.

In this role, you will:

Assist the Day Camp Director in supervising camp counsellors to ensure they fulfil their roles Provide leadership to the camp staff by monitoring, coaching, and mentoring Support counsellors with program delivery, including setup, takedown, organizing program equipment, and ensuring counsellors have all necessary materials Facilitate programs and assist with training camp staff in program delivery Cover counsellor breaks, staff absences, and deliver programs as needed Attend all staff training sessions and meetings, arrive on time, and actively participate to support the development of all camp staff Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed, and contribute to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

Standard First Aid & CPR-C and NLS, by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of experience in a child-oriented program Experience with YMCA Day Camps is an asset Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families, staff, and volunteers Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a group of children Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve optimal collective results Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging

If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for Financial Assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis.

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

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 2020–2025 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.

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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