Wellness Administrator

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience Daily Rate: $119.19 - $126.44
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 Hourly Contract (Existing Vacancy)	Number of Vacancies: Multiple
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 Wellness Administrator supports the administrative operations and daily wellness activities of the Camp Wellness department. The position helps maintain health information and wellness records, supports camper and staff wellness, and assists with medication administration, first aid response, and wellness checks. The role works with camp staff, campers, families, volunteers, community partners, and external healthcare providers to support a safe and positive camp experience.

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative and hands-on support for the camp community’s health and wellness, including reviewing camper health forms, monitoring pertinent health information, providing resources, and checking in with staff and campers as needed.
• Complete daily wellness administration, including entering and following up on incident reports, organizing medical and medication administration forms, maintaining first aid supply inventory, and flagging campers who may require additional wellness support.
• Support campers and staff in having a positive camp experience through check-ins with campers, camper groups, and counsellors.
• Dispense camper medication in accordance with camp healthcare procedures and applicable safety standards.
• Respond to first aid situations promptly and communicate with camp senior staff, external healthcare providers, and parents as necessary.
• Support the camp out-tripping program through pre- and post-trip wellness checks, first aid kit preparation, and inventory.
• Coordinate and support staff health and wellness training in collaboration with the Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Wellness Coordinator, with a focus on physical and mental health and safety.
• Build and maintain relationships with Pine Crest staff, campers, volunteers, families, and community partners.
• Attend staff training and meetings punctually, participate actively, and contribute to staff development.
• Follow and maintain health and safety procedures and share responsibility for a clean, organized, and safe environment for campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model for participants and staff by demonstrating YMCA values, Pine Crest guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and YMCA policies.
• Current enrolment in post-secondary education in Nursing, Child and Youth Studies, Social Work, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Mental Health First Aid and Wilderness First Aid are considered assets.
• Valid driver’s licence is preferred.
• Office administration and organization experience.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others to achieve collective results.
• 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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