Day Camp Coordinator – #4486 – S

• To support the planning, implementation and delivery of Children and Youth Day Camp programs during the summer throughout the Niagara Region
• Responsible for quality program delivery up to 13 sites (including YMCA branches, schools and outdoor sites) and up to 900 campers per week
• Work as part of the camp leadership team to develop, manage and lead the Camp Staff to deliver excellent programs throughout the Niagara Region
• Support camp planning, communication, promotions and marketing initiatives
• Assist with the recruitment, training, coaching, development and discipline of camp staff and volunteers
• Develop and foster relationships and collaboration with a variety of community partners
• Support camp outcomes and the implementation of feedback tools with campers, staff and parents
• Work with the Manager to implement strategies and systems to minimize risk to campers and staff
• Work with the Manager to implement strategies and systems to minimize risk to campers and staff and increase parent, staff and camper satisfaction
• Support with the training of Membership Staff on Camp products and programs and the implementation of Camp Registration
• Establish relationships with camp parents and ensure timely communication regarding parent concerns and questions
• Exercise strong decision making and judgement on a continual basis when working through situations that arise
• Work with the camp leadership team to take action on poor staff performance and implement performance reviews
• Support Supervisors in assessing conflict situations and exercise good judgment in recommending solutions
• Role model excellent customer service
• Other duties as required

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Recreational Leadership, Child Studies or related field
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in Day or residential camping
• Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising staff and volunteers
• Experience working with children with special needs, unique considerations or behavioural challenges an asset
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Proven knowledge of and experience facilitating high quality recreational programs
• Strong relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate others
• Current standard first aid and CPR-(C) certification
• Current Clear Criminal Records Check with Venerable Sector Search (within 1 year)
• Class G driver’s licence and reliable transportation to travel between camp sites

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership: Guides, motivates, and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes
• Results Oriented: The ability to lead, manage and achieve identified goals
• Self-Management: Works independently with minimal supervision
• Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Works proactively to develop positive relations with participants, staff and volunteers
• Problem Solving: Identifying issues and coming up with possible solutions, selecting appropriate responses and implementing them
• Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results
• Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume along with documentation to verify completion of (or in process of completing) Standard First Aid/CPR(C) by noon on March 4, 2018 to:

E: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca F: (905) 735-2299

Please indicate position and branch/cities applying for in the subject line of your email. Internal applicants are expected to notify their supervisor before applying. 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.