Day Camp Counsellor (Outdoor)

Hourly Rate

$17.60 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package [https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y#benefits]!

Location: Toronto Island Junior YMCA Day Camp

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: 1

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

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!

Day Camp Counsellors are responsible for the successful day-to-day implementation of day camp programming for groups of up to twelve campers aged 4 to 12 years. The role ensures that all children and youth have a safe, positive, and engaging camp experience that supports personal growth and leadership development. Counsellors plan and lead a variety of activities, such as archery, canoeing/ kayaking, fire building, slacklining, multi sport, mountain biking, along with cooperative small and large group games!

In this role, you will

• Ensure program plans are followed and campers experience a fun, safe, and engaging high-quality camp environment
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with campers, including recreational swim
• Build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arriving on time and actively contributing to the development of all staff members
• Ensure campers are safely supervised and supported at all times, providing opportunities for all participants to experience success
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning, safety and maintenance to camp sites
• Act as a positive role model for all participants and staff by embodying the values of the YMCA, following all YMCA camp guidelines, policies, procedures, and Ontario Camps Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring

• Minimum 17 years old by December 31st
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract
• Experience working with children preferred
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to change
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently to achieve optimal collective results
• Ability to deliver feedback in a timely and constructive manner to participants
• 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.