Camp Program Staff - Camp Otonabee Seasonal

Camp Program Staff - Camp Otonabee (Seasonal)

Job Category: Recreational Education

Requisition Number: CAMPP001371

• Posted: November 11, 2024
• Part-Time
• Rate: $17.20 CAD per hour

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The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address critical social needs in our community.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

What do you offer?

The Otonabee Summer Program Staff implements and facilitates the delivery of quality recreational programs, services and experiences to children and youth aged 4 to 16 enrolled at Camp Otonabee. The Program Staff ensures that children and youth have a positive experience leading to personal growth through fun and rewarding recreation and sport programs.

Possible areas of focus:

• Adventure Programming (high ropes climbing and challenge courses)
• Waterfront Programming (swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding)

Some of the tasks of this position include:

• Delivering high quality program facilitation.
• Performing some housekeeping responsibilities - sanitation of equipment, cleaning program areas, etc.
• Assisting in set up and take down of program areas and equipment.
• Participating in swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, and other activities.
• Actively supervising campers in their program space.

What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Language: Ability to work in English; Bilingualism is an asset.

• Experience, Skills and Abilities:
• National Lifeguard Certification, Bronze Cross, Paddle Canada, or other relevant certifications will be strongly considered as assets.
• CUI Level 1 or Level 2 or previous high ropes experience/hours are considered as assets.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with program participants, members, staff and volunteers.
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to act as a positive role model for campers, staff and volunteers.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16 years old by June 23, 2025.
• Applicants must have a current Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification.
• Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada.
• A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required.
• Semi-annually, staff must complete the mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth and submit the certificate of completion.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to Y Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the Y.
• Confidentiality, Privacy and Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
• Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the Association.
• Problem Solving: Identifies an issue, gathers and processes information, coming up with possible solutions, selecting appropriate responses, and implementing them.
• Quality Focus: Ensures that success criteria for self, staff and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service delivery.
• Teamwork: Participates actively in a team for organizational effectiveness. Creates an atmosphere of trust amongst all team members.
• Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
• Creativity and Innovation: Plans and implements quality programming in a developmentally appropriate environment.

How to apply?

Thank you for your interest in joining the YMCA of the National Capital Region. We appreciate all applications. Due to the volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those selected for further consideration in the hiring process.

The YMCA of the National Capital Region is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.