Summer Day Camp Counsellor - Saint John, Canada - The YMCA of Greater Saint John

Description

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is working hard to address the critical issue's facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don't have a Y story yet—now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

Since 2000, Glenn Carpenter Center has been empowering youth through outdoor education, uninhibited creativity, and skill development. Our mission is to strengthen today's youth by giving them the tools, confidence, and compassion to become tomorrow's role models and leaders. YMCA Glenn Carpenter Center is a non-denominational day camp, open to all.

The Opportunity:

As part of the Glenn Carpenter Center Staff the Counsellors will be responsible for the supervision of the site as well as the delivery of quality programming for all Glenn Carpenter Center participants.

Responsibilities:

• Dedicated to the positive development of children and youth and appreciate the mission of the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick and YMCA Camping.
• Supervise a group of up to 15 children, ages 5-16 years and provide strong and positive leadership.
• Plan, organize and deliver daily activities for camps.
• Able to provide leadership specific to the various Day Camp activities to all campers. To assist in other Camp operations as requested by the Camp Coordinator.
• To strive to ensure that every child who attends The Glenn Carpenter Center is treated with respect, understanding and compassion.
• Responsible in ensuring that Glenn Carpenter Center remains a peaceful, positive and educational environment for all its campers, CITs staff, resource and guests.
• Understands and complies with Child Protection Practices.
• Each staff member is expected to be a positive role model in all aspects of camp life, being particularly conscious of personal behavior including dress, speech, etiquette, and relationships with others

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ongoing or completed Bachelor's Degree, Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution preferred.
• Previous experience in a Camp or Youth Program setting.
• Wilderness First Aid training or be willing to obtain
• Camp Certifications considered an asset: NLS, Waterfront, Canoe/Kayak, Pleasure Craft Operator
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, site locations.
• Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• An excellent team player able to share cooperative leadership with other staff.
• Strong communication, customer service skills, a team player.
  
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Required:

• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume. The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.