Summer Camp Counsellor - St. Clements, Canada - K-W YMCA

K-W YMCA

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St. Clements, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

YMCA Day Camps Counselor - Full Time Contract

Location: Stratford ON., St. Mary's ON.
Position Start Date: June 10, 202
Position End Date: August 26, 2023

Are you passionate about working with children and youth? Are you a natural community-builder? Are you a creative and empathetic individual?

If this is you, join our team and make a difference in the life of a child

The YMCA of Three Rivers is committed to better serving our communities, where and how they need us most.

Collectively we have provided accessible, inclusive, and proactive opportunities for personal growth and involvement helping to build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant community.

YMCA Day Camps is home to two camp locations in the Stratford-Perth area:
The YMCA of Stratford-Perth, and Wildwood Conservation Area in St. Marys.

What you will do

You will engage with children and youth in a vibrant day camp setting by fostering the development of positive relationships, teaching new skills, and encouraging a connection with nature. Your work adheres to Ontario Camping Association Standards, and YMCA Camping Quality Recommended Practices to support quality excellence.

Furthermore, in this role you will:

Ensure that campers are always wellsupervised and interacting safely.
Deliver fun and engaging fun activities by following program plans.
Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with your camper group, including recreational swimming.
Work to build positive relationships with all campers; being the role model they need.
Respond to camper needs and concerns in a positive, professional, and empathetic manner.
Provide exceptional attention to Health & Safety.
Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, and actively participate and contribute to the development of your team.

What you will bring

Ideally, you will bring some experience working with children and youth. You are committed to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs. You have welldeveloped interpersonal and relationship building skills; the ability to use good judgement and problemsolve; and strong professional conduct. You have uptodate Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification and successful completion of Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months.

What you will gain

You will join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be part of a global movement. Your work will have an impact on the community we all call home and will be a little better every day because of you.