Daycamp Site Director

Job summary

The Site Director is responsible for planning and delivering day camp programs while ensuring participant satisfaction and safety. They also manage staff and volunteers, coordinate activities, and maintain positive relationships with the host site.

Job details

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today. At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring. To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website. This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time. We are currently looking for Daycamp Site Director to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-Time Contract position(8 months) within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Durham location in Sudbury. Under the leadership of the Manager of Day Camps & Community Development, the Team Lead – Day Camp is responsible for assisting with the planning and development of day camp programs and services according to YMCA policies, procedures, and standards and ensuring participant satisfaction. The Team Lead – Day Camp is an on-site lead and is required to maintain a positive relationship with the host site. START DATE: As Soon As Possible LOCATION: Durham, Sudbury RATE OF PAY: $19.23 / Hourly HOURS: 40 Hours / Weekly Major Responsibilities Participate in program delivery schedule Coordinate and schedule activities, programs and special events Respond to inquiries regarding programs promptly Be a positive role model for all program participants Manage the summer program supplies, request additional items and ensure all supplies/equipment is stored properly Communicate with program participant guardians and staff Assist with scheduling staff and volunteers Complete incident reports for submission to the Manager of Day Camp and Community Development Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed in a timely manner Assist with recruitment and selection Assist in providing support to staff and volunteers Ensure that all Association safety standards are met or exceeded Incorporate SAM Standards into daily responsibilities Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization Qualifications Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) National Lifeguard certification (NLS) in good standing (where applicable) Possession of Pleasure Craft Operator Card (where applicable) Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or similar role Excellent verbal and written communication skills Advanced computer skills Excellent interpersonal skills Current Standard First Aid and CPR C Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector What We Offer As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide: Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership Paid personal/sick days Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports Mileage reimbursement Team events + staff recognition Learning & development opportunities Explore different YMCA roles and career paths How To Apply If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Personnel Committee. Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department. Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references. YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications. Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. or https://www.icascanada.ca. Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.

What you’ll do

The Site Director is responsible for planning and delivering day camp programs while ensuring participant satisfaction and safety. They also manage staff and volunteers, coordinate activities, and maintain positive relationships with the host site.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, National Lifeguard certification, and at least one year of supervisory experience. Additionally, a current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification and a satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector are required.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership • 10% off family membership • Paid personal/sick days • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Mileage reimbursement • Team events • Staff recognition • Learning & development opportunities

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Program planning
• Staff supervision
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• First aid
• CPR
• Leadership
• Event coordination
• Safety compliance
• Conflict resolution
• Relationship building
• Reporting
• Recruitment
• Volunteer management
• Empathy
• Lifeguard Certification
• Talent Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Community Development
• Computer Literacy
• Educational Evaluation
• Incident Reporting
• Interpersonal Communications
• Pleasure Craft Operator Cards
• Safety Standards
• Coaching
• Team Leadership
• Scheduling
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Sports & Recreation
• Daycare Director
• Lifeguard
• Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers