Day Camp Counsellor – The Young Men's Christian Association of Edmonton – Edmonton, AB Part Time

The Boyle Street Plaza YMCA is looking for a Day Camp Coordinator!

When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting children’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you.

Are you a passionate leader who can inspire, coach and lead a great team? Do you have a passion for working with children and are you a champion for children? Looking to work for an organization that you can feel good about? Do you like being active and helping kids make healthy choices?

Position Duration: June 7, 2021 – August 30, 2021

Accessibility: As a Counselor in a Children’s Recreation Camp operated by a charitable organization, this occupation is exempt from hours of work and rest periods under Alberta Labor standards. This exemption is used to provide maximum camper safety.

Role: You are a mentor and love to engage with children and youth. You are an enthusiastic individual who seeks to provide leadership and supervision in a variety of day camps for ages 6-12.

Compensation: Starting at $17.00/hr

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and supervising day camp staff and volunteers.
• Regularly offer recognition and feedback to staff and volunteers, ensure that high-quality service is being delivered and act accordingly to fill any gaps seen.
• Prepare day camp rosters and assist with delivery of day camp brochures or other marketing tools.
• Communicate Schedule and Bus bookings to camp staff in regard to program sites, and booking of guests and field trips. Plan, organize, and facilitate a guest speaker and/or field trip as required.
• Leading program planning sessions and evaluating day camp programming for all Summer Day Camps for ages 6-12.
• Lead campers in daily physical activity and physical literacy skill development
• Facilitate games that introduce and educate campers on selected sports. Integrate an international focus on various sports outside of North America.
• Assist campers in learning about physical literacy and developing agility. Build and develop basic sports skills including hand eye coordination, shooting, passing, strength, stamina, and endurance
• Role model good sportsmanship and encourage and teach campers to practice sportsmanlike conduct
• Ensure each camper receives a YMCA positive progress report, and they are accurately completed.
• Facilitate introductory dry land and group fitness
• Maintain a full understanding of the Health & Safety procedures and teach them as needed to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, and camp members.
• Lead by example and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values and the YMCA programs and services. Always follow standards and policies of the YMCA of Northern Alberta.

What You’ll Need for This Job

• High school or a current post-secondary student in Education, Physical Education or related field.,
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C, WHMIS Certification.
• Child Welfare & Police Security Clearance (provided upon hire).
• NCCP FMS Training & High Five Sport Certification required (we will provide this training before summer camp starts)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Camp.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Well- developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Perks

• A membership to our health, fitness & aquatics facilities for you
• A chance for a part time job during the school year
• A team that brings diverse perspectives and talents to the workplace in a meaningful way
• A culture of honesty, respect, and pride in what we do

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is an inclusive organization that values diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Search prior to first day of work.

Successful candidates will be required to take part in COVID-19 work training and adhere by COVID related restrictions and requirements.

If this sounds like you, then we need to connect!

When you work at the YMCA, it’s more than a job… it’s where you’ll make a difference. Apply today!

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  How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply for this position directly through our website at https://northernalberta.ymca.ca/careers