Seasonal Summer Day Camp Site Supervisor – Niagara Falls, Grimsby and Port Colborne (3 Positions)
Job Description
Summer Day Camp Site Supervisor
Positions available in YMCA Day Camp at sites in Niagara Falls, Grimsby and Port Colborne
Start Date: June 7, 2021
End Date: September 3, 2021
Rate: $15.50/hr
Seasonal full-time position (40 to 44 hours per week)
Hours of work are primarily Monday to Friday daytime, with some evenings and weekends required.
Site Supervisors provide leadership to a YMCA Day Camp site. This includes site set up, staff training, program quality, problem solving, scheduling, supervision of staff and more! Site Supervisors maintain open, effective, and positive communication with parents, staff, community partners and other stakeholders. Site Supervisors are dynamic, organized, energetic, and responsible.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two years experience working with children or youth in a Day Camp and/or Residential Camp setting or equivalent
- Previous experience motivating, leading, supervising, and coaching staff
- Minimum 2 years Post-Secondary Education
- Values driven individuals who make excellent role models for children and youth
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills
- Energy, enthusiasm, and flexibility
- The ability to participate in physical activity, and work in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions
- Organizational and administrative skills
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- A clear and satisfactory criminal reference check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (CRC VSS) issued for the YMCA of Niagara
- Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- This position is made possible by funding from Canada Summer Jobs. To meet the funding criteria, the successful applicant must be between the ages of 18 to 29 year old.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Co-ordinates programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff.
- Provides staff supervision including training, mentoring, coaching and performance evaluations.
- Assists with all aspects of the operation of camp (registration, parent liaison, promotion, set up and camp closing).
- Provides leadership during staff training and quality assessments.
- Ensures all Ontario Camps Association standards are met and maintained.
- Ensures that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program.
- Inform Camp Leadership of any serious occurrences/complaints about camp.
- Ensures that all staff on site adhere to Policies and Procedures developed by the YMCA.
- Makes immediate decisions to ensure safety and reacts accordingly to a crisis.
- Is able to address parental concerns and ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
- Maintains regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies and volunteers involved in program.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
- Participate in all mandatory training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.
- Other duties as assigned.
All Camp Staff will follow procedures and policies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as established by the YMCA of Niagara and informed by the Ministry of Health and Niagara Region Public Health.
How to Apply
All applicants are invited to apply online by visiting http://ymcaniagara.campbrainstaff.com/ Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request. If you require additional information or have any questions about the hiring process, please email ymcadaycamp@niagara.ymca.ca or call 905-934-9755 ext. 280.1804 total views, 1 today
