Spring Program Facilitator

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Program Facilitators for their summer camp. This role involves supporting campers aged 7-14, ensuring their emotional and physical well-being, and creating a positive camp experience. You will play a vital role in setting up camp activities and maintaining a safe environment. If you are passionate about working with youth and want to contribute to a legacy of caring, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values empathy, inclusiveness, and social responsibility in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience working with campers aged 7-14 is essential.
• Possession of current Standard First Aid and CPR C is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support campers to ensure their well-being.
• Set up and maintain programming areas for activities.
• Build positive relationships with campers and staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Tools

First Aid and CPR C certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time.

We are currently looking for Program Facilitators to join our team of committed professionals. These Summer Contract positions within the Association are housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s John Island Camp location in Spanish, Ontario.

Under the leadership of the Director of John Island Camp, the Program Facilitator is responsible for facilitating programming for groups that attend John Island in the spring. With a camper-oriented mindset, the Program Facilitator supports campers through their daytime camp experience, while group chaperones take on overnight supervision.

START DATE: May 5, 2025

Major Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the campers to ensure their emotional and physical well-being
• Set up and maintain programming areas
• Build relationships with and be a positive role model for all camper and other staff members
• Provide a camper-focused experience in all areas of programming
• Assist in setting up camp for the summer when not assigned to a spring group, including but not limited to setting up the craft hut, removing canoes from buildings and setting them up on racks, and general cleaning of the property
• Assist in other areas of camp as well as programming, including the kitchen
• Other duties as assigned by the Association

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) considered an asset *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES with their application
• Experience working with campers aged 7-14
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in camp practices and its risk management considerations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Bilingualism in both official languages considered an asset
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to work in a family-friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require a copy of your World Education Services documents (WES) along with your credentials. If you do not have a WES document, please visit WES. Applications submitted without a WES document will not be considered.