Day Camp Coordinator

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 Day Camp Coordinator oversees the delivery of the Little Critters and Nature Explorers Day Camp programs and supports a safe, engaging, and outdoor-focused camp experience for children. The position provides supervision, guidance, coaching, and feedback to the Day Camp Program Head and Day Camp Counsellors, while supporting consistent, age-appropriate programming. The role works closely with families, staff, volunteers, community partners, and the camp team to coordinate program schedules, spaces, equipment, and communication.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the Day Camp program and support the consistent implementation of program plans for campers aged 4-12.
• Plan and schedule Day Camp programs in collaboration with the Day Camp Program Head and coordinate with the Program Coordinator to prevent scheduling and space conflicts.
• Provide leadership to the camp staff team through training, coaching, motivation, performance monitoring, ongoing feedback, and mid- and end-of-summer performance appraisals.
• Serve as the first point of contact for day campers and their families and manage daily communication through Y email and the Day Camp phone.
• Build and maintain relationships with families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Supervise the delivery of the value-beads program at the end of each day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract.
• First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) requirements and YMCA policies.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in child-oriented programs.
• Minimum 2 years' previous experience as a supervisor, such as Counselling Supervisor, in a directly transferable setting.
• Experience planning programs for children aged 4-12.
• Valid driver’s licence is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate ideas, rules, and concepts effectively in an engaging, entertaining, and supportive manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and empower an inclusive staff team and provide ongoing feedback.
• 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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