Wellness Coordinator

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team at 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 Coordinator supports the physical and mental health and well-being of campers and staff through the coordination and delivery of camp wellness services. The position provides leadership to wellness and mental health staff, maintains health and safety procedures, and supports a safe, inclusive, and positive camp experience. The role works with campers, staff, families, camp leadership, and external healthcare providers to respond to wellness needs and maintain appropriate health information and records.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership to Wellness Staff and the Mental Health Specialist through ongoing constructive feedback and formal mid-season and end-of-summer appraisals.
• Support the Director team in delivering staff training related to physical and mental health, wellness, and safety.
• Support the camp community’s health and wellness by providing resources and guidance, reviewing camper and staff health forms, monitoring health information requiring special attention, and checking in with campers and staff as needed.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of camp wellness services by delegating tasks to wellness staff and maintaining inventory, laundry, restocking, and medication organization.
• Respond to first aid situations promptly and with care, communicating with the Camp Director, external healthcare providers, and parents as necessary.
• Dispense camper medication according to instructions outlined on camper health forms.
• Support the out-tripping program by reviewing pre- and post-trip preparations and assisting counsellors with packing and inventorying first aid kits.
• Maintain required wellness program records and documentation and complete accident and incident reports and follow-up activities accurately and on time.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed and maintained, and share responsibility with the staff team for keeping areas clean, organized, and safe for campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Support a positive camp experience through regular check-ins with campers, groups, and counsellors.
• Attend staff training sessions and meetings on time and contribute to staff development.
• Demonstrate YMCA values, Pine Crest guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines when working with participants and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Post-secondary education in nursing, child and youth studies, social work, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and YMCA policies.
• Mental Health First Aid required by the first day of camp.
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder is an asset.
• Valid driver's licence is an asset.
• Previous experience working with children and youth, preferably in a camp or wellness setting.
• Experience in a leadership role, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to inexperienced and experienced staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment to achieve collective results.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, is 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-Orientated, 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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