Camp Support Specialist STY

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario • St. Thomas, ON

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the YMCA Team! Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario. At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally. We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers: Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity, Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals, Hardworking and Dependable, Positive Role Model, Team Player, Professionalism, Enjoy working in a Social Environment, Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members. Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities. All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years' experience working with children in a camp or similar setting (day or overnight)
• Experience supervising staff
• Will be 18 years old within the calendar year of employment
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening as per current YMCA HR policy
• Participation in YMCA Healthy Child Development (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing needs in collaboration with the Leadership Team
• Ensure program quality by integrating YMCA Healthy Child Development principles and delivering developmentally appropriate, strength‑based programming
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff through mentoring, guidance and discipline as needed
• Support staff with camper behaviour concerns using Child Guidance Practices
• Maintain strong relationships with families, partners, and third‑party service providers through positive communication and timely problem resolution
• Model positive attitudes toward health, wellness, and YMCA values
• Implement active risk management practices in accordance with YMCA policies

Benefits

• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees