Bradford, Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, Canada
Job Description
Are you ready for a memorable and exciting summer experience? We are building our 2024 Day Camp team and are looking for positive and energetic individuals to provide fun and enriching programs and activities to day campers in communities across Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound.
Reports to: On Site Supervisor
Supports: Counsellors, Volunteers
General Function:
On Site Program Coordinators are responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of the daily creative, fun, and interactive programming. They provide ongoing support to all counsellors and volunteers and act as the On Site Supervisor’s designate when they are absent. On Site Program Coordinators are program delivery experts and are always prepared with a variety of back pocket games and transition activity ideas.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership: Act as a role model for all staff and volunteers. Coach other staff to effectively lead age-appropriate programming. Take the lead in volunteer intake, scheduling, support, and hours tracking.
* Programming: Develop and implement age-appropriate program curriculum in line with the YMCA values and CATCH philosophy. Lead and participate in all programs and actively swim with campers each day.
* Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to all campers, parents/guardians, and service providers as a representative of the YMCA. Demonstrate a strong support of and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA of Canada.
* Administration: Maintain an accurate program equipment inventory and list of program equipment purchase needs. Provide newsletter information to the On Site Coordinator each week. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Complete all necessary paperwork.
* Assist On Site Coordinator with all duties and administration.
* Additional Responsibilities: Additional duties may be added and roles altered to support operations and measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
* Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.
* Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others on risk and harm reduction.
* Inclusiveness: Understands and commits to promoting equal opportunity and support for all children regardless of ability.
* Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
* Sense of Community: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of community and responds to identified needs.
* Teamwork: Actively build teams and encourage open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.
* Initiative: Seek and find solutions to problems without waiting for direction; identifies new ideas that will assist in achieving mission and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
* Standard First Aid and CPR C
* National Lifeguard considered an asset at Geneva Park, Midland, and Springwater.
* Must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of December 31, 2023.
* Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Screening. Applicants are advised to begin the Criminal Record Check process early as it may take several weeks to obtain results.
Salary: $660/week based on a five-day work week
Contract Dates: June 10th to August 30th (no work on July 1st or August 5th)
Applications will remain open until January 8, 2024.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at hr@sm.ymca.ca.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Screen and three professional references for review prior to starting employment.
Pay Type: Salary
Employment Indicator: Seasonal
Travel Required: Yes
Travel Percentage: 100
Job Start Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
Job End Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
Bradford, Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, Canada
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