Summer Day Camp Counsellor

Summer Day Camp Counsellor

YMCA of Eastern Ontario Brockville, Ontario

Employment Category: Term Contract

Hours: Must be available for shifts between 7:15am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and on weekends

during June for staff training.

Compensation: $14.25 per hour

Placement Date: June 24th , 2021 to August 27th, 2021

Location: Kemptville

Our Mission:

The YMCA in Canada is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their

sense of responsibility to each other and to the global community.

Our Vision:

Our values are caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and inclusiveness. These are central to our

mission, guiding our behaviours, attitudes, and actions.

Nature & Scope:

The incumbent will be guiding children in their physical, social, mental, and emotional development

in accordance with the philosophy of the YMCA of Eastern Ontario.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing constant care and supervision of all campers, ensuring a safe and fun camp
• program, including participation in daily swims
• Contributing positively to a fun and valuable camp experience for all campers
• Communicating and interacting with campers and parents to ensure a safe and fun
• experience
• Acting in a manner that is in accordance with the YMCA mission and vision
• Attending all staff meetings
• Maintaining a positive profile and building relationships within the community
• Planning, leading and participating in all camp programming and special events
• Following and enforcing all relevant Covid-19 protocols

Qualifications:

• “Clear” Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) including Vulnerable Sector Check completed not more than 120 days prior to interview, preferably performed by the Kingston City Police.
• Those under 18 years of age will be required to sign a statutory declaration confirming that
• there is no criminal reason why they should not work with children.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a camp counsellor, or related experience working with
• children
• Experience in planning and delivering recreational, sport, and outdoor education programs
• A high level of maturity
• Strong sense of responsibility
• Good interpersonal skills

Competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Safety
• Problem Solving
• Initiative

Please apply, in writing, with a résumé, cover letter and application form found at

www.eo.ymca.ca by Monday May 25th to:

Emily Wimpenny,General Manager, Brockville Branch YMCA of Eastern Ontario

345 Park Street Brockville, Ontario K6V 5Y7

Tel: 613-342-7961 ext 32

Fax: 613-549-0654

Emily.wimpenny@eo.ymca.ca

We appreciate your interest in a career opportunity with the YMCA of Eastern Ontario. Please note that only

those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates invited for an interview will be required to

submit three professional references.

The YMCA of Eastern Ontario is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require

accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable

and appropriate accommodation. The YMCA of Eastern Ontario values the diversity of people and

communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association.

This position has been posted internally.

For assistance with job search and application preparation, unemployed individuals are invited to register with CSE Consulting. For more information about the benefits of registering with CSE, please contact us in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.