Camp Regional Supervisor (seasonal contract) – #4487 – S
YMCA of Niagara
Camp Regional Supervisor (seasonal contract)
Various Locations throughout the Niagara Region
Starting Salary: $17.00/hr
Contract date: April 30 to September 7, 2018
May require part time hours during April. This is a seasonal full time position (approximately 40 hrs/week), evenings and weekends required in May and June for training, Monday to Friday for the most part in July and August.
YMCA Day Camp is seeking two Regional Supervisors for summer 2018. One will provide expertise and leadership in the area of Integration, Behaviour Management and Program Support. The second will provide oversight in one of the following aspects of camp: camp promotion and family engagement, staff recruitment and hiring, staff training, or program planning.
- Assist Site Supervisors with problem solving at their camp sites
- Assist with the hiring, training and coaching of camp staff
- Assist with program development
- Assist with the promotion of camps
- Work with the Camp Leadership team to take action on poor staff performance and implement performance reviews
- Assess conflict situations and exercise good judgment in recommending solutions
- Respond to and handle parent concerns and questions in a timely manner
- Model excellent customer service and leadership behaviors
- Ensure Ontario Camping Association Standards are followed at the camp sites
- Greet, welcome and serve members, volunteers, participants, and parents with prompt courteous service
- Act as a liaison while on duty to prevent or resolve problems
- Support and work as part of a staff/volunteer team by remaining flexible (willing to learn new skills, alter shifts)
- Provide leadership as situations occur and lead investigations as necessary
- Maintain strong communication with camp parents, staff and volunteers in person, by phone and via email
- Act as a liaison between the Day Camp team and other YMCA departments
- Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara
- Responsible for the safety and security of members and participants
- Follow the YMCA Child Guidance/Abuse and Severe Occurrence policy
- Respond to first aid and emergency situations as required
- Ensure that program areas are kept safe, clean and organized
- To check for potential health and safety hazards at all times when on duty and complete incident reports when necessary
- Follow CPI Non-violent Crisis Intervention guidelines
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure, child and youth studies, education or related field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a camp Site Supervisor or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising a team of staff or volunteers
- Knowledge of Ontario Camping Association is an asset
- Sound judgement and decision making skills
- The ability to provide leadership, encouragement and coaching for teams of staff
- Energy, enthusiasm and flexibility
- Class G driver’s licence and reliable transportation
- Current Standard First Aid CPR – C
- Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 1 year)
Positions are available in various cities including Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie & Niagara West. Please indicate all cities you are available to work in your cover letter.
Please send a cover letter and a resume along with a copy of current qualifications by March 4, 2018 to:
Email: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca
Fax: (905) 735-2299
Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.
For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara please visit:
ymcaofniagara.org
