Camp Kitchikewana Overnight Camping Section Head ID #1418

Section HeadPositions Available: 3Reports to: Counselling ManagerSupports: Counselling staffSalary: $610/weekContract Length: June 21 - August 22 (may be extended to August 30 for Family Camp)Responsibilities:Counselling staff supervision: Training supervision cabin placements evaluation and management of counsellors in a manner that promotes the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskokas core values of Caring Honesty Respect Responsibility and : Approve and distribute cabin Communication: Ensure consistent and reliable parent communication occurs regarding any camper incidents. Ensure that first-time parent phone calls from Section Heads are happening in a timely manner. Counsellor Wellness: Monitor health and well-being of counsellors. Work with other non-counselling staff members to maintain counsellor morale. Inclusion: Actively assist the Inclusion Coordinator with including participants in camp programs. Camper Wellness: Monitor treat and follow-up with wellness issues in your section in liaison with the Camp Director Assistant Directors Wellness Coordinator and the Office Programming: Provide leadership and support to evening section -Camp Programming: As a member of the non-counselling staff team will be jointly responsible for developing and delivering all-camp programs throughout the summer (these include but may not be limited to camp-wide events evening programs closing banquet campfires).Year-End Report: Will complete a year-end report to summarize the season and make suggestions for future Certifications: National LifeguardStandard First AidCPR-CRecommended Certifications/qualifications: Supervisory experience Instructor qualificationsWilderness first aid Valid G Drivers license About us:The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting well-being and encouraging social responsibility. Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to facilities and programs covering Simcoe County Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental emotional and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong confident and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds ages and abilities to achieve their health goals fulfill their potential and feel a genuine sense of belonging we contribute to the creation of stronger YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns. Applications will remain open until the position is role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We are dedicated to fostering brave spaces of acceptance and inclusivity for every person who connects with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA seek to make every interaction with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka a barrier-free experience. Individuals requesting accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(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. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Please apply through our Dayforce platform.