Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor CBY: Southwestern Ontario YMCA

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

  • London, ON
  • 17,90 $ par heure
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Join the YMCA Camp Team!Be the Spark!Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
  • Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
  • Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
  • Hardworking and Dependable
  • Positive Role Model
  • Team Player
  • Professionalism
  • Enjoy working in a Social Environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.Position: Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor
Location: Centre Branch, London
Start Date: June 30th - August 30th, 2025
Training Date: Weekends in June or Week of June 23 (Mandatory)
Salary: $17.90/ hourAs part of your total compensation:
  • Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp program
  • Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
  • Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
In this role, you will:
  • Providing direct support to children with special needs
  • Managing behavioral incidents and implementing behavioral redirection strategies
  • Communicating regularly with camper families
  • Developing program inclusion strategies to create a successful camping experience for inclusion campers
  • Act as resource to day camp staff team in terms of inclusive programming
  • Complete a weekly camper report
  • Full and active participation in all camp activities
  • Participation in weekly staff meetings
  • Weekend introductory phone calls to assigned camper
What you need to succeed:
  • Minimum YMCA day camp staff requirements (see above) · Experience supporting children with special needs in a recreational setting · Experience working in day or residential camp · Positive, caring, enthusiastic, encouraging attitude
  • Must provide a current criminal record check as per the Association's policy.
  • A dedication to demonstrate the YMCA core values.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.Application Contact InformationCompany Name: Southwestern Ontario YMCA
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