Hourly Rate: $19.25 with eligibility for a $1.50 per hour premium for hours worked in direct program delivery at the Six Nations BTB camp location.

Department: Community Outreach

Location: 1575 Onondaga Rd, Oshweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Work Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Seasonal Summer Contract

Deadline to Apply: March 18, 2026

Placement: June 29, 2026 - August 10, 2026

No of Vacancies: 4

Why You’ll Love Working With Us: In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success, we offer:

• Free staff YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

Position Overview:

We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Beyond the Bell team, you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

The Beyond the Bell (BTB) Summer Camp Educator reports directly to the Area Supervisor, Beyond of the Bell (BTB). This position is responsible for the supervision of children, creating and facilitating the delivery of safe, age-appropriate programming in a summer camp program. The Educator will work as part of a team that will empower students in grades 1 to 5 reach their full potential by building capacity to engage and succeed in their education.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in working with the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford as a charitable organization, contributing to the community's health and wellness.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver safe and quality programs for participants, in collaboration with other staff, to ensure compliance with established YMCA policies, procedures, best practices, and program standards.
• Design and implement child-centered and individualized activity plans that meet the individual developmental needs of participants, and academic goals of the program.
• Complete and submit weekly activity plans and daily documentation with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Provide homework support to children in grades 1-5 who are experiencing academic difficulties, as required.
• Identify problems and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate supervisor/manager.
• Organize and maintain program supplies and inventory.
• Attends staff training and professional development activities as required (some weekends and evenings)
• This position requires availability to work a regular schedule Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with ability to maintain a flexible schedule to manage issues, concerns, and problems as they may arise.
• Programs are based out of a shared space within the school, therefore, requiring movement and set up of equipment on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis.

What You'll Bring:

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with children in direct program delivery.
• Enrollment in a post-secondary program in Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working directly with children with different learning abilities and/or other special needs, and vulnerable populations.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.
• Ability to actively engage children, employing a child-centered and interest-based approach.
• Effective time management skills; must be able to plan and prioritize work assignments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Valid certification in Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA HBB mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offence(s), if any, is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore, not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.

Organizational Overview

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA HBB connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA HBB works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA HBB's determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility

The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and Culture Department (PLC) at plc@ymcahbb.ca.

Ready to Make a Difference? The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If you’re passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you!