Summer Camp Senior Counsellor

Location: YWCA Toronto Camp Tapawingo at Parry Sound, Ontario
Position Date: June - August 2025
Application Deadline: Friday May 30, 2025
Application Method: Submit your application in the link below:
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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - CAMP TAPAWINGO
Tap into a 93-year tradition of learning, adventure and fun. For girls and gender diverse children and youth 6-15 years of age, YWCA’s Camp Tapawingo can turn a summer experience into a summer of unique memories. The relaxed atmosphere of a child and youth-focused setting creates the perfect environment for embarking on a camper’s journey to self-discovery, confidence and achievement.

We are excited to share that over the next five years, we plan to increase diversity, equity and inclusion within our services at Camp Tapawingo. We aspire to be a camp that is representative of Toronto’s diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued.

All staff live at the camp on Georgian Bay near Parry Sound and work directly with children and youth in the following areas: swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, climbing, dance & drama, fitness sailing, nature activities, land sports, tripping, kayaking, guitar and mountain biking. All specialty positions will start on June 13^th and all counsellor positions start on June 20^th. All positions end on August 27^th. Compensation depends on the position and experience of the applicant. Room and board and transportation will be provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To be mature in thinking and actions, have a sense of responsibility and genuine interest in the camper and the camp.
2. To act as a mentor for the Junior Counsellor.
3. Work effectively with a junior counsellor as a member of a cabin team and with the staff team as a whole.
4. Attend staff training meetings prior to camp, all staff meetings throughout the summer and become involved in on-going skill development during the summer.
5. Participate in the planning and delivery of programs as assigned.
6. Provide daily feedback with the Senior Counsellor on each of your campers to the Section Head.
7. Teach in an activity area and provide feedback to your Activity Head.
8. Hand in lesson plans for approval to your activity head for all classes as assigned.
9. Participate in the physical set-up of the activity area and clean-up of your cabin and your activity area at the end of the season.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be 17 years of age or older in the year of employment.
2. Currently in high school or attending post-secondary education, with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or social services field.
3. Experience working with children in teaching, after-school programming, volunteer work, church or other related children’s activities.
4. Must have a teachable skill area of the areas taught at camp.
5. Appropriate certificates must be held where waterfront activities are designated as skill areas (minimum Bronze Cross).
6. Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
7. Strong communication skills and relationship-building skills.
8. Commitment to working with diverse people in a respectful and inclusive manner.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate who are 18 years old or above prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit.

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.