YMCA of Greater Toronto
MULTIPLE POSITION VACANCIES
DAY CAMP SPORTS COUNSELOR
Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Variety Sports
(Seasonal Fixed Term Contract)
Effective Date: June 19 – September 4, 2015
Reports to: Camp Program Head &/or Day Camp Director
Locations: Please ensure you are stating the camp location you are applying to in the email body; if interested in
more than one location please send one resume and cover letter and list camp locations in order of preference.
Durham Region
Basketball
Hockey
Peel/ Halton Region
Brooklin Chris Hadfield YMCA
(160 Carnwith Drive, Brooklin)
Oshawa Queen Elizabeth YMCA
(1205 Simcoe St. North)
Courtice Secondary YMCA
(1717 Nash Road, Courtice)
Ajax Nottingham YMCA
(50 Seggar Ave,. Ajax)
Oshawa Mary St. YMCA
(99 Mary Street, Oshawa)
Brooklin Chris Hadfield YMCA
(160 Carnwith Dr.) *BALL Hockey
Oshawa Mary St. YMCA
(99 Mary Street) *ICE Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Variety
Sports
Toronto/York Region
Aurora St. Jerome YMCA (20 Bridge North Drive)
Markham YMCA (101 YMCA Blvd., Markham)
Toronto George S. Henry YMCA
(200 Graydon Hall Drive, North York)
Toronto Scarborough Town Centre Court YMCA
(230 Town Centre Court, Scarborough)
Toronto W.A Porter YMCA (40 Fairfax Ave.)
Stouffville Bruce's Mill YMCA (Stouffville Rd.)
Ajax Nottingham YMCA
(50 Seggar Ave., Ajax)
Brooklin Chris Hadfield YMCA
(160 Carnwith Drive, Brooklin)
Courtice Secondary YMCA
(1717 Nash Road, Courtice)
Oshawa Queen Elizabeth YMCA
(1205 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa)
Oshawa Mary St. YMCA
(99 Mary Street, Oshawa)
Ajax Nottingham YMCA
(50 Seggar Ave., Ajax)
Brooklin Chris Hadfield YMCA
(160 Carnwith Drive, Brooklin)
Courtice Secondary YMCA
(1717 Nash Road, Courtice)
Oshawa Queen Elizabeth YMCA
(1205 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa)
Oshawa Mary St. YMCA
(99 Mary Street, Oshawa)
Aurora St. Jerome YMCA (20 Bridge North Drive)
Markham YMCA (101 YMCA Blvd., Markham)
Newmarket Stuart Scott YMCA (247 Lorne Ave.)
Toronto George S. Henry YMCA
(200 Graydon Hall Drive, North York)
Toronto W.A Porter YMCA (40 Fairfax Ave)
Brampton St Aiden YMCA
(34 Buick Blvd., Brampton)
Brampton Goldcrest YMCA
(24 Goldcrest Rd, Brampton)
Georgetown St. Catherine
YMCA (407 Barber Drive)
Milton Kelso YMCA
(Kelso Road, Milton)
Mississauga Derry West YMCA
(620 Twain Rd, Mississauga)
Aurora St. Jerome YMCA (20 Bridge North Drive)
Markham Fairgrounds YMCA (10801 McCowan)
Newmarket Stuart Scott YMCA (247 Lorne Ave.)
Markham YMCA (101 YMCA Blvd., Markham)
Stouffville Bruce's Mill YMCA (Stouffville Rd.)
Toronto Central YMCA (20 Grosvenor Street)
Toronto George S. Henry YMCA
(200 Graydon Hall Drive, North York)
Toronto Island YMCA (Wards Island, Toronto)
Toronto Kensington YMCA (401 College Street)
Toronto Queen Alexandra YMCA (181 Broadview
Mississauga Queen of Heaven
YMCA (1198 Alexandra Ave.,
Mississauga )
Orangeville Princess Elizabeth
YMCA (51 Elizabeth Street)
Ave.)
Toronto Scarborough Town Centre Court YMCA
(230 Town Centre Court, Scarborough)
Toronto W.A Porter YMCA (40 Fairfax Ave.)
Toronto Winona Drive YMCA (101 Winona Drive)
YMCA Cedar Glen
th
(13300 11 Concession, Schomberg)
Why work for our Y?
YMCA of Greater Toronto aspires to be a great work place through an environment that embraces diversity and
social inclusion, valuing differences and supporting full participation by all employees. The YMCA provides more
than 4,000 employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals
and the health of our communities. The YMCA works to build healthy communities. This is achieved through a
shared culture and values. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great
benefits and growth opportunities.
Nature & Scope:
YMCA Camping Services offer the highest quality Day Camp programs for more than 5,000 children and youth in
36 locations across the Greater Toronto Area. YMCA Summer Day Camps offer numerous programs for 6-16 year
olds that are safe, engaging, fun and contributing to the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s vision: Our communities will
be home to the healthiest children, teens and young adults.
Day Camp Sports Counselors are responsible for ensuring the successful day-to-day implementation of the day
camp sports program ensuring that all children and youth have a safe and positive camp experience leading to
personal growth and leadership opportunities. Sports Camp Counselors provide hand-on skill-development
instruction to campers as well as plan and lead traditional camp activities and games ensuring all campers have a
high quality camp experience.
Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer Counselors are responsible for planning and delivering 3 hours of skilldevelopment programming daily as well as planning and delivering traditional camp programming, swimming
and camp theme days.
Variety Sports Counselors focus on a different sport each day, as well as plan and deliver traditional camp
programming, swimming and camp theme days.
Responsibilities for all Counselors:
Program planning; ensures daily and weekly YMCA camp program plans are filled out properly and approved by
program head ensuring programs are in line with and meeting the objectives of the day camp program modules.
Program delivery; ensures program plans are being followed and campers sports skills are developing, and that
they are having a fun, safe, and engaging high quality camp experience.
Program participation; participates enthusiastically in all camp programs with campers, including recreational
swim times and theme days.
Camper supervision; ensures campers are being safely supervised and supported at all times during their day
camp experience providing opportunities for all campers to experience success.
Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings, showing up on time, actively participating, and
contributing to the development of all staff members.
Ensures Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained; shares with the staff team the duties of
ensuring the camp site is clean, organized and safe.
Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on-time including camper phone calls, parent
communication logs and weekly camper progress reports.
Acts as a positive role model for children, youth and fellow staff through embodying the values of the YMCA,
following all YMCA day camp guidelines, YMCA policies and procedures, OCA standards, High 5 Standards.
Demonstrates appropriate behaviours in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA
competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across
the Association. Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.
Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children's Aid
Society.
Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and
volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
 Minimum age 17 by December 31st
 Experience working with children preferred
 Demonstrated knowledge & experience in the sport(s) she/he is applying for
 Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
 Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent
communication with members, staff and volunteers
 Excellent written communication skills
 Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including
visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
 Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” (St. Johns, Red Cross, Lifesaving Society or Ski Patrol)
Please send cover letter & résumé quoting
job posting #420 by March 15, 2015 to:
Summer Camps Hiring Team
[email protected]
Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Police Records Check. Every three
years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and
inclusion in our Association.
We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring
process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
About the YMCA of Greater Toronto:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a dynamic charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and
leadership. Our 2010-2020 strategic plans Strong Start Great Future calls upon our Association to invest in young people
across their life stages to deliver on our vision of ensuring our communities will be home to the healthiest children, teens
and young adults. This community health strategy includes a significant role for adults and older adults.
Mirroring the region’s diversity, the YMCA offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of the community,
including employment and essential skills, education, newcomer programs, youth outreach and intervention, fitness, sports
and aquatics, international programs, child care and camps.
When you support the YMCA of Greater Toronto’s Annual Giving, you help us ensure more children, youth and young adults
have the chance to be healthy… and so much more. We believe that by providing our children with a strong start, they will
have a great future. And, ultimately, strong, healthy children mean strong, healthy communities in the GTA for the years to
come. www.ymcagta.org