New Camper and 1 Weeker Program Head

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience Daily Rate: $110.00 - $116.69
Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)	Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday
Employment Type: Seasonal Contract (Existing Vacancy)	Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: June 2027	Deadline to Apply: December 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings.

The New Camper and 1 Weeker Program Head coordinates safe, engaging, and inclusive programming for one-week campers and supports a positive experience for new campers and their families. The position provides day-to-day guidance, coaching, and feedback to staff, monitors program quality and safety, and works with the camp leadership team to coordinate activities and operational requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate one-week programming, including direct program delivery as required, and collaborate with the Program Coordinator and other Program Heads to deliver camp activities, section nights, and special events.
• Coordinate the new camper process with the counselling supervisor team, including preparing camper information for family calls and supporting families in preparing for the camp experience.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and timely feedback to camp staff and their supervisors to support high-quality program delivery.
• Supervise programming in one-week cabins to ensure MACKs and Counsellors deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities, and provide in-the-moment feedback and support.
• Coordinate mealtimes, announcements, dietary information, morning program activities, and Bantam and Junior section nights.
• Monitor the safety of one-week activities, respond immediately to safety concerns, and ensure program areas are safe and organized.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including preparing new camper lists, dividing campers for supervisor calls, printing one-week and Pinecones schedules, and completing administrative duties assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• National Lifeguard (NL) Certification.
• First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and YMCA policies.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a counsellor or in child-oriented programs.
• ACCT Level 2 ropes certification and experience as a Program Head are considered assets.
• G Class driver's license by the first day of employment, valid until at least the last day of the contract, is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others to achieve collective results.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and empower an inclusive staff team.
• Ability to provide timely, professional, and constructive feedback, mentorship, and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.

If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for Financial Assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis. 

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values.
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children, and youth.
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Oriented, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.

Why work for the YMCA? 

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here. 

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours. 

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here. 

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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