Day Camp Director ACCEPTING ORANGEVILLE ONLY

YMCA of Greater Toronto•Orangeville, ON

40d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Day Camp Director oversees and coordinates the day camp program, supporting staff to deliver safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences for campers. The role manages daily operations, including scheduling, resources, administration, and communication with parents and staff. It ensures compliance with health, safety, and program standards while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. The position balances leadership with hands-on involvement to guide staff development and support program delivery.

Requirements

Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled) preferred or equivalent experience
Standard First Aid & CPR-C required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
Minimum 1-year experience in child-oriented programs; camp-specific settings an asset
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families, staff, and volunteers
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience an asset

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Day Camp Coordinators and Regional Directors in planning and coordinating the hiring process for camp staff, ensuring interviewing and hiring documentation is completed in a timely manner
Provide on-site leadership and supervision to camp staff through training, coaching, and monitoring performance to support staff in meeting the expectations of their roles
Coordinate daily operations of the day camp program, including creating and completing setup and takedown checklists and designing schedules to ensure all camper groups participate in the activities outlined in program manuals
Monitor the delivery of safe, high-quality programs and ensure staff have all required supplies while incorporating day camp values beads daily
Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, including payroll paperwork, staff scheduling, camper attendance tracking, parent communication, and YMCA visa reconciliation, and submit documentation to Administrative Coordinator – Staff & Camp Operations
Administer parent and staff communication by checking camp email and voicemail daily and responding to all parent/guardian inquiries in a courteous and prompt manner
Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively participating to contribute to the development of all camp staff
Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, and contribute to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites
Act as a positive role model for campers and fellow staff by embodying YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines, and Ontario Camping Association standards
Perform other duties as assigned