Floater Counsellor

Hourly Rate

$17.70 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package [https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y#benefits]!

Location: Various locations across the GTA

Work Hours

Part time hours in June for training, then up to 40 hours per week Monday – Friday starting June 22 until September 4, 2026

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 48

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

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

Floater Counsellors ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of camp programs. They support Day Camp Counsellors at both indoor and outdoor locations by covering breaks, staff absences, program transitions, and group management. Flexible and adaptable, they step into different scenarios and programs as needed. Floater Counsellors help create a safe, positive camp environment where children and youth can grow, develop leadership skills, and enjoy a meaningful camp experience.

In this role, you will

• Cover Day Camp Counsellor groups and deliver programs during break coverage and staff absences
• Assist as second counsellor with programming, group management, and behaviour management
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with camper groups, including recreational swimming
• Program plan and ensure daily and weekly YMCA camp plans are completed in line with the objectives of program modules set by supervisors
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, and actively participate to contribute to the development of all camp staff
• 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

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C, required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract
• Minimum 1-year previous camp experience, with YMCA Day Camp experience preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• 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
• Minimum age 17 by December 31st
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values [https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/work-at-the-y#culture]
• 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 [https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y].

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 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together [https://www.ymcagta.org/strategic-plan], 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 [https://ymcagta.org/Join-Our-Team/police-records-check].

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.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process [https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y#interview] and see what others are saying [https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/work-at-the-y#diversity] about working at the YMCA.