Day Camp Leadership Trainer

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 Leadership Trainers will work to facilitate and deliver a high-quality Counsellor in Training program. Through Day Camp Leadership Trainers, youth will gain a deeper understanding of leadership theory and the skills required to become a Day Camp Counsellor. These staff will be required to participate in one, four night overnight experience a month to help youth further their leadership skills.

In this role, you will:     

• Ensure daily and weekly YMCA camp program plans are filled out properly and approved by the Camp Director ensuring programs are in line with and meeting the objectives of the leadership program modules and workshops
• Responsible for the delivery and facilitation of high-quality leadership programming
• Provide leadership to youth by monitoring, coaching and mentoring as well as providing on-going feedback, and performance appraisals at the end of the program
• Role model behaviour management strategies and promote discussion and problem solving within the group to best meet the needs of children
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with campers, including recreational swim
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability and act as a positive, active and inclusive role model within the staff team
• Ensure youth are being safely supervised and supported at all times during their day camp experience providing opportunities for all campers to experience success and grow as a leader
• Spend the weeks where the program is not running planning and prepping for the program, assisting with break coverage/staff absences and assisting the Camp Director where support is needed at the camp location
• 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

You bring:    

• Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education (preferred)
• Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certificate valid until the last day of contract
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a camp environment
• Experience with YMCA Day Camps an asset
•  Experience delivering leadership programming or workshops for youth
• 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

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. 

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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