Day Camp Counsellor
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Quick overview
The role involves acting as a strong role model, providing leadership while emphasizing fun, fitness, skill development, and well-being through a variety of activities for children aged 4-16. Responsibilities include assisting in the development, delivery, and supervision of children's programs and activities.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old and possess Standard First Aid and CPR C certification, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience working with children is also required for this position.
Job description
- Summer (July 6
- Sept 4, 2026)
Term Position, Monday-Friday-up to 40 hours/week
Various Locations
Elmwood-Kildonan Community Hub, 454 Kimberly Ave.
South Community Hub, 5 Fermor Ave.
West Portage Community Hub, 3550 Portage Ave.
Downtown Community Hub, 301 Vaughan St.
Do you love working with children? Want to help provide a memorable spring break and summer experience for every child? We offer a positive, safe and friendly environment. As a day camp counsellor, you will be a strong role model providing leadership while emphasizing fun, fitness, skill development and health and well-being in a wide variety of activities.
- Why work at the Y?
- You make a difference in a kid’s life every day
- Complimentary individual Y membership
- Great people and dynamic work environment
- Super rewarding job, helping kids have a remarkable day camp experience
- We are awesome!
- Are you the right fit?
- Enjoy working with children/youth ages 4-16
- Assist in development/delivery and supervision of children’s programs and activities
- Ability to lead, encourage and engage camper participation in daily activities
- Able to build positive relationships and provide ongoing communication/leadership with campers, families, staff and volunteers
- What else do you need?
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Strong communication and problem solving/decision making skills
- Experience working with children
Application Deadline: March 27th, 2026
Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants
The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings.
Contact hr@ymanitoba.ca
The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
Benefits
- Complimentary individual Y membership