Day Camp Coordinator

Ymcagta; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Day Camp team that offers meaningful work and the chance to make a difference in children's lives. As a Camp Coordinator, you will lead and support Camp Directors, ensuring a safe and high-quality experience for campers. This role involves hiring, training, and mentoring staff, planning programs, and maintaining communication with families and YMCA colleagues. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this seasonal position offers the opportunity to inspire youth while working in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making an impact and fostering a sense of belonging, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in child-oriented programs, preferably in camps.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Camp Directors and staff throughout the summer.
• Plan and facilitate training for Day Camp staff before camp starts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’

Job description

Requisition Number: DAYCA004458

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• Posted: January 3, 2025
• Part-Time

Locations

Location: Various locations across the GTA

Work Hours: Part-time hours April - June, then up to 40 hours per week Monday – Friday starting June 2 until August 29, 2025

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies: 11

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 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!

Day Camp Coordinators provide direct leadership and support to an assigned number of camp locations within a region. They are responsible for ensuring that on-site Camp Directors are set up for success and are well prepared to operate a safe and high-quality Day Camp experience for campers. Camp Coordinators will assist Camp Directors in hiring their teams and with staff coaching and mentoring throughout the summer. They will have an integral role in program organization, training facilitation, and program quality assurance. In addition, Camp Coordinators will play a vital role in the planning and delivery of the Accessibility and Inclusion program. This role is also responsible for communicating with the Y contact centre, Y childcares, and the parents/guardians of the campers. This position acts as a liaison between Regional Directors and Camp Directors to contribute to the ongoing success and growth of Day Camp programs.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership to Camp Directors and camp staff through hiring, training, coaching, and monitoring performance throughout the summer.
• Plan and facilitate high-quality training for Day Camp staff prior to the beginning of camp.
• Follow up with Camp Directors to ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, inclusive of program schedules, payroll, accident/incident forms, and attendance.
• Support campers experiencing challenges by working and communicating with the staff, parents/guardians, and YMCA colleagues.
• Maintain a high level of customer service; check and respond to voicemails and emails in a timely manner, resolve parent/guardian escalations respectfully and quickly, and follow up with Regional Directors daily to inform them of situations.
• Assist with the purchasing of supplies when required and be responsible for picking up and dropping off supplies to the assigned camp locations.
• Provide participant profiles, camper program information, and additional information to the required camps and staff prior to the week of the child attending camp.
• Collect, review, and file documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including documenting behaviors, communication, and withdrawals.
• Communicate with childcare supervisors and staff on a need-to-know basis to ensure the best customer service and experience for campers and families.
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings; arrive on time, and actively participate and contribute to the development of all camp staff.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, contributing to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites.
• Act as a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff by embodying the YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines, and the Ontario Camping Association standards.

You bring:

• Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled) preferred.
• Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certificate valid until the last day of the contract.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in child-oriented programs; camp-specific setting preferred.
• Experience as a supervisor is an asset.
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities in recreation and leisure programs; camp experience is an asset.
• Daily access to a vehicle and valid license, with the ability to travel within your assigned region.
• 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 the ability to lead a group of children.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.
• Focus on the health, safety, and well-being 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.

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.

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.

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.