Leadership Trainer

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

Leadership Trainers facilitate and deliver a high-quality Counsellor in Training program helping youth develop leadership theory knowledge and the skills required to become a Day Camp Counsellor. The role provides guidance coaching and mentorship to participants while maintaining a safe and positive camp environment. The role collaborates with staff to plan prepare and coordinate program activities that align with YMCA objectives including participating in one four-night overnight experience per month to support youth leadership development.

In this role you will:

• Ensure daily and weekly YMCA camp program plans are completed and approved by the Camp Director aligning programs with the objectives of the leadership modules and workshops
• Deliver and facilitate high-quality leadership programming
• Provide leadership to youth by monitoring coaching mentoring and providing ongoing feedback including performance appraisals at the end of the program
• Plan and prepare for upcoming programs during off-weeks assist with break coverage or staff absences and support the Camp Director as needed
• Role model behaviour management strategies and promote discussion and problem-solving within groups to best meet the needs of campers
• Ensure youth are safely supervised and supported at all times providing opportunities for success and leadership development
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings arrive on time and actively participate to contribute to the development of all camp staff
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability and act as a positive active and inclusive role model within the staff team
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with campers including recreational swim
• Ensure Health and 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 procedures Day Camp guidelines and Ontario Camping Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education preferred
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a camp environment
• Experience delivering leadership programming or workshops for youth
• Experience with YMCA Day Camps is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively 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.

If you are hired prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code-related exemption.

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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