Changemakers Summer Inclusion Facilitator ID #1501

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka • Orillia, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Changemaker Leadership program, launched in 2025, is a weeklong summer initiative designed to inspire and equip young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset to create meaningful change in their schools and communities. Secured funding now supports the expansion of this program into a multi-level, year-round model serving multiple age groups. This includes integrating Changemaker curriculum into existing YMCA programs, developing additional program streams, and delivering an annual Changemaker conference. Inclusion Facilitators are responsible for providing one on one support to campers with additional needs during their time at camp. Inclusion Facilitators are caring, enthusiastic, and patient. They will use strategies to ensure that their campers experience success in the camp program. Inclusion Facilitators will receive additional training and support but should come into this role with some knowledge and experience related to inclusion.

Requirements

• Post-Secondary education in education, recreation and leisure studies, child and youth worker, environmental studies, or a combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Strong facilitation, communication, leadership, presentation and customer service skills
• Have access to a car and have a valid G or higher level of driver’s license or ability to get to Lakehead University and Midland YMCA for daily shifts
• Experience working with individuals facing barriers and equity deserving groups
• Must be able to work flexible hours based on program needs
• Clear Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including: AODA Training, Health & Safety Awareness Training, Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training, PCI Compliance, Child Safeguarding Orientation

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge and experience related to inclusion

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing program inclusion and modification strategies to create a successful camping experience for all.
• Act as a resource for other day camp staff regarding inclusive programming.
• Provide one on one or two on one support to campers with additional needs.
• Actively swim with campers each day.
• Manage behavioral incidents and implement behavioral redirection techniques when needed.
• Be a role model for safety and take responsibility for the supervision and security of all participants in your care.
• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada.
• Demonstrates strong support and commitment to serving all participants, clients, customers, donors, families, members, sponsors, staff, volunteers, etc. of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
• Establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship-building behaviors.
• Maintain high quality program in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices, participant needs and Association strategic directions.
• Work with groups of children and youth to offer meaningful and impactful change-maker programming over the course of summer 2026.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions, which affect the safety and welfare of program participants.
• Build collaborative working relationships with funding partners, mentors, and other community partners through ongoing reports, communication and visits.
• Link participants with community resources that may assist them in achieving success.
• Ensure that all administrative duties and reporting are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adherence to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Travel costs are reimbursed as per our Association's travel expense and mileage policy.
• Paid Well-Being Days
• YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics Membership
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree