Camp Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Parry Sound - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the OntarioHuman Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all racesethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations. We also encourage members of designatedequity-seeking groups to self-identify. YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of thehiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you requireany accommodation. 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 dosesas 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.
About YWCA TORONTOs CAMP TAPAWINGO
Tap into a 95-year tradition of learning adventure and fun. For girls and gender diverse children and youth 6-15 years of age YWCAs Camp Tapawingo can turn a summer experience into a summer of unique memories. The relaxed atmosphere of a child and youth-focused setting creates the perfect environment for embarking on a campers journey to self-discovery confidence and achievement. We continue to increase diversity equity and inclusion within our services at Camp Tapawingo. We aspire to be a camp that is representative of Torontos diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants families counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued.
Through active diversity outreach partnerships and subsidies for families on lower incomes we work to ensure that all experiences are positive and valuable ones. We strive to be a community where individuals can relax and be their best selves.
YWCAs Camp Tapawingo is currently recruiting applicants ages 17 years old or older for various positions. All staff live at the camp on Georgian Bay near Parry Sound and work directly with children and youth in the following areas: swimming canoeing arts and crafts climbing dance & drama fitness sailing nature activities land sports tripping kayaking guitar and mountain biking. All specialty positions will start on June 12th and all counsellor positions start on June 19th. All positions end on August 26th. Compensation depends on the position and experience of the applicant.
For all camp positions candidates are expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:
- 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.
At YWCA Torontos Camp Tapawingo we believe in unplugging from screens in order to connect with nature and each other. Our staff have limitations on cell phone and other electronic device use while at camp.
Current Available Positions
Program Coordinator (1 position)Position Date:
June 12 2026 September 01 2026SALARY:
$8320/season
RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the day-to-day program delivery of the camp program
Participate in the planning and delivery of programs as assigned.
Assist in the implementation of staff training.
Provide on-going feedback and supervision to staff running programs.
Teach classes as necessary.
Act as a resource for program ideas.
Ensure that sufficient supplies are ordered and available at correct times.
Participate in the physical set-up of program areas and the cleaning and packing-up of their area at the end of the season.
Produce the transportation lists for the summer camp sessions.
Ensure that the Health and Safety Guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YWCA Toronto.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 18 years of age or older and have completed Grade 12 or higher.
Demonstrated experience working with children in teaching recreation after-school programming volunteer work church or other related children and youth activities.
At least 2 to 3 years working at a summer overnight camp or comparable experience gained in another context.
Demonstrated experience scheduling and organizing children youth or recreational programs.
Where waterfront activities are designated as skill area appropriate certificates must be held.
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Worker (Full-Time Permanent position)SALARY:
$61479 (L7) annually plus comprehensive benefits
RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in planning implementing and evaluating camp activities and schedules.
Ensure programs align with IDEA goals and provide diverse inclusive experiences.
Coordinate camper arrivals/departures special events and outside group programming.
Prepare training materials and support staff development.
Act as lead in the Managers absence living on-site during camp season and responding to emergencies including urgent health concerns accidents and distressed campers.
Promote camp programs recruit and help to interview seasonal staff and prepare hiring packages.
Assist with oversight support and development of the supervision of Activity Heads Counsellors and seasonal staff.
Assist in managing budgets relating to program petty cash and support service/equipment purchases.
Collaborate with outreach staff external organizations and partners (e.g. Lifesaving Society Ontario Camps Association).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work Social Work Education Recreation degree or other relevant educational degree (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- 3-5 years of directly related experience at an overnight childrens camp at a senior staff level;
- Full Ontario drivers license is required;
- Experience working with youth and vulnerable populations including evidence of strong cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and work environments;
- Advanced knowledge of operating an overnight camp with physical wilderness and leadership activities for girls and gender-diverse youth;
- Knowledge of girls and gender-diverse youth programing and access and equity issues are required ;
- Ability to work well within a team and independently including demonstrating strong leadership collaborative team-building and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to pass their National Lifeguard and/or Bronze Cross;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to learn and pass the Water Treatment Certificate and Food Handlers Certificate;
- Proficiency in current computer applications is necessary e.g. Microsoft Office Teams/Zoom Outlook.
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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 before 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 may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
