Summer Camp Staff Camp Tapawingo
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Job Location:
Parry Sound - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
For all camp positions candidates are expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:
and each other. Our staff have limitations on cell phone and other electronic device use while at camp.
Vaccination Policy:
In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as well as measles vaccination recommended by Toronto Public Health.
A police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. These positions are not within the Bargaining Unit. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The successful candidate is responsible for the administration of the tuck shop town trips and processing expenditures.
The candidate should have:
Section Head (4 positions)
The successful candidates are responsible for campers program and staff in one of the sections and to teach in an activity area as assigned to support program implementation as required in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.
The candidate should have:
Senior Counsellor (14 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a cabin group of girls and gender diverse youth and teaching in an activity area and helping with program implementation as required
The candidate should have:
Junior Counsellor (16 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a cabin group of girls and gender diverse youth and teaching in an activity area working under the guidance of Senior Counsellors and Section Heads
The candidate should have:
Activity Head (3 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for the overall supervision administration and operation of an activity area.
The candidate should have:
Senior Counsellor/Activity Head (6 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a cabin group of girls and gender diverse youth and teaching in an activity area.
The candidate should have:
Day Camp Coordinator (1 position)
Successful candidate is responsible for the overall supervision administration and operation of the Day Camp.
The candidate should have:
Day Camp Counsellor (3 positions)
Successful candidate is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for Camp Tapawingo guests.
The candidate should have:
Camp Nurse (1 position)
Successful candidate is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of the campers and staff.
The candidate should have:
Maintenance - Work Camp(14 weeks)
The successful candidate is responsible for assisting with general maintenance and repairs at the summer camp.
The candidate should have:
Maintenance- Cleaner (2 positions)
The successful candidates are responsible for cleaning in specific sections of camp and assisting with general maintenance and repairs at the summer camp.
The candidate should have:
Lifeguard (2 positions)
The successful candidates are responsible for teaching in a water-related activity area and to help with program implementation as required in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.
The successful candidate is responsible for assisting the cook in meal preparation menu support food safety compliance inventory control and is in charge in the Head Cooks absence
The successful candidate helps to prepare meals works on the counter during meals to assist with serving and helps with dishwashing and cleaning
- Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality
- Understand and support the mission and beliefs of YWCA Toronto;
- Incorporate principles of anti-oppression and equity;
- Demonstrate respect consideration and acceptance of the opinions of others while expressing
- their own expertise and effectively utilizing relevant resources and specialists;
- Consistently collaborate with team members sharing ideas and differences openly;
- Be receptive to new ideas and adapt to change as necessary;
- Set goals prioritize tasks and carry out responsibilities to achieve quality results;
- Take action to avoid or solve problems and create opportunities for positive change;
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
and each other. Our staff have limitations on cell phone and other electronic device use while at camp.
Vaccination Policy:
In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as well as measles vaccination recommended by Toronto Public Health.
A police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. These positions are not within the Bargaining Unit. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Current Available Positions
Business Coordinator and Program Leader (1 position)The successful candidate is responsible for the administration of the tuck shop town trips and processing expenditures.
The candidate should have:
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or the social services field
- Experience in financial tracking reconciliation and documentation Some expertise in another area of camp programming
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have an Ontario drivers license
- Experience in a residential camp setting
- Experience working with children and youth
Counsellor-In-Training Coordinator (2 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for the overall supervision administration and operation of the leadership training program.
The candidate should have:
The candidate should have:
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Ability to develop and implement a challenging and fun program for the Counsellor in Training group including running workshops and training sessions.
- Demonstrated expertise via experience or qualifications in a wide variety of programming skill areas
- Experience in teaching and instructing children and youth
- Experience working as a senior member of a camp staff
Section Head (4 positions)
The successful candidates are responsible for campers program and staff in one of the sections and to teach in an activity area as assigned to support program implementation as required in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.
The candidate should have:
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Experience working with children and youth in a variety of settings
- AA teachable skill area of one of the areas taught at the camp
- Strong communication skills and relationship-building skills
- Appropriate certificates must be held where waterfront activities are designated as a skill area (minimum Bronze Cross)
Senior Counsellor (14 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a cabin group of girls and gender diverse youth and teaching in an activity area and helping with program implementation as required
The candidate should have:
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Experience working with children and youth
- Must have a teachable skill area
- Experience in program planning delivery and camper engagement
- Appropriate certificates must be held where waterfront activities are designated as skill areas (minimum Bronze Cross)
Junior Counsellor (16 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a cabin group of girls and gender diverse youth and teaching in an activity area working under the guidance of Senior Counsellors and Section Heads
The candidate should have:
- Must be over the age of 16 years
- Experience working with children and youth
- Must have a teachable skill area
- Some experience in camper supervision daily routines and program activities.
- Appropriate certificates must be held where waterfront activities are designated as skill areas (minimum Bronze Cross)
Activity Head (3 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for the overall supervision administration and operation of an activity area.
The candidate should have:
- Experience in one of the following areas: arts & crafts land sports tripping swimming or canoeing
- Experience in teaching and instructing children and youth
- Experience in program development
Senior Counsellor/Activity Head (6 positions)
Successful candidates are responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for a cabin group of girls and gender diverse youth and teaching in an activity area.
The candidate should have:
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Experience in one of the following areas; arts & crafts environmental education and outdoor pursuits dance & drama climbing mountain biking and sailing
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and supervise the program
- Experience working and teaching children and youth
Day Camp Coordinator (1 position)
Successful candidate is responsible for the overall supervision administration and operation of the Day Camp.
The candidate should have:
- Experience in one of the following areas: arts & crafts environmental education and outdoor pursuits dance & drama or sailing
- Experience in teaching and instructing children and youth
- Experience in program development
Day Camp Counsellor (3 positions)
Successful candidate is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for Camp Tapawingo guests.
The candidate should have:
- Grade 11 or higher
- Experience working with children in teaching after school programming volunteer work or other related childrens activities
- Must hold current swim qualifications including National Lifeguard
- Excellent customer service skills
Camp Nurse (1 position)
Successful candidate is responsible for overseeing the health and safety of the campers and staff.
The candidate should have:
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Valid current qualifications as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing Assistant
- Experience working with children and youth
- Ability to relate to girls gender diverse youth/people and young women
Maintenance - Work Camp(14 weeks)
The successful candidate is responsible for assisting with general maintenance and repairs at the summer camp.
The candidate should have:
- Ability to lift 25 kilograms
- Experience in routine maintenance tasks including cleaning painting mowing grass moving furniture minor repairs and road work.
- Commitment to working with diverse people in a respectful and inclusive manner
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality
Maintenance- Cleaner (2 positions)
The successful candidates are responsible for cleaning in specific sections of camp and assisting with general maintenance and repairs at the summer camp.
The candidate should have:
- Experience in general cleaning maintenance and repairs
- Must be 15 years of age or older
- Ability to lift 25 kilograms
- Commitment to working with diverse people in a respectful and inclusive manner
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Lifeguard (2 positions)
The successful candidates are responsible for teaching in a water-related activity area and to help with program implementation as required in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Experience working with children and youth
- Must have National Lifeguard or Red Cross Lifeguard certification as well as Lifesaving Society and Red Cross Instructor certifications
- Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality
- The successful candidate is responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen including meal preparation menu support food safety compliance inventory control and supervision of the kitchen staff.
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Completion of Food Handler Certificate
- One to three years experience in a supervisory capacity
- Experience in large quantity cooking
The successful candidate is responsible for assisting the cook in meal preparation menu support food safety compliance inventory control and is in charge in the Head Cooks absence
- High school or post-secondary education attendance with an interest in gaining further experience in child development recreation or social services field
- Completion of Food Handler Certificate
- Six months experience working in a kitchen
- Ability to work collaboratively
The successful candidate helps to prepare meals works on the counter during meals to assist with serving and helps with dishwashing and cleaning
- Grade 10 education
- Some experience working with food
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to maintain a positive approach
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
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