Summer Day Camp Counsellor - Contract Position

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Do you love being outdoors? Do you have experience working with children? If so, working at YMCA Northumberland’s Summer Day Camp provides you with a rewarding opportunity to gain experience in a Day Camp setting. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, responsible and caring individuals to join our camp staff team. Positions are available in Brighton, Cobourg and Cramahe.

Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning and implementing various camp programs such as art and crafts, sports, cooperative small
and large group games and all camp wide theme days
- Ensures program plans are being followed and that campers are having a fun, safe and engaging camp experience
- Ensures campers are being safely supervised and supported at all times during the day
- Participates enthusiastically in all camp programs with campers; including swimming times and theme days
- Acts as a role model for children, youth and fellow staff through embodying the values of the YMCA
- Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings
- Ensures administrative duties are completed accurately and on-time

Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Current Standard First Aid/ CPR “C” certification
- Experience in program development and delivery
- Experience in a camp setting is an asset
- National Lifeguard or Bronze Cross certification is an asset

YMCA Northumberland is a growing service organization, with over 190 employees and 215 volunteers, with Membership Centres in Cobourg and Brighton. YMCA Northumberland also operates 22 licensed Child Care Centres, 5 Early ON Child and Family Centres and a variety of outreach and seasonal programs, which focus on child development across Northumberland. YMCA Northumberland welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• camp setting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Standard First Aid/CPR C Certificatiion (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-29