Day Camp Director

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp team where every day is different and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The Day Camp Director oversees and coordinates the day camp program supporting staff to deliver safe engaging and high-quality experiences for campers. The role manages daily operations including scheduling resources administration and communication with parents and staff. It ensures compliance with health safety and program standards while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. The position balances leadership with hands-on involvement to guide staff development and support program delivery.

In this role you will:

• Assist Senior Day Camp Coordinators and Regional Directors in planning and coordinating the hiring process for camp staff ensuring interviewing and hiring documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Provide on-site leadership and supervision to camp staff through training coaching and monitoring performance to support staff in meeting the expectations of their roles
• Coordinate daily operations of the day camp program including creating and completing setup and takedown checklists and designing schedules to ensure all camper groups participate in the activities outlined in program manuals
• Monitor the delivery of safe high-quality programs and ensure staff have all required supplies while incorporating day camp values beads daily
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time including payroll paperwork staff scheduling camper attendance tracking parent communication and YMCA visa reconciliation and submit documentation to Administrative Coordinator Staff & Camp Operations
• Administer parent and staff communication by checking camp email and voicemail daily and responding to all parent/guardian inquiries in a courteous and prompt manner
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings arriving on time and actively participating to contribute to the development of all camp staff
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning safety and maintenance of camp sites
• Act as a positive role model for campers and fellow staff by embodying YMCA values policies and procedures Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines and Ontario Camping Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled) preferred or equivalent experience
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
• Minimum 1-year experience in child-oriented programs; camp-specific settings an asset
• Supervisory experience an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families staff and volunteers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCAs Mission Vision and Values
• Focus on the health safety and wellbeing of all children youth and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable Relationship-Builder Improvement-Orientated Team Player & Leader Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people helping them grow lead and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services such as health and fitness licensed child care camps employment and immigrant services education and training and services for youth families and seniors. Learn more in our strategic plan Greater Together which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest however due to the volume of applications we receive we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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Required Experience:

Director