YMCA of Southwestern Ontario·London, Ontario
The Relief Day Camp Counsellor is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality programming for children aged 4 to 16. They must ensure the safety and well-being of all campers while actively participating in indoor, outdoor, and aquatic activities.
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Be the Spark!
Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us.
We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience.
Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.
We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission.
We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers: Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals Hardworking and Dependable Positive Role Model Team Player Professionalism Enjoy working in a Social Environment Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job.
We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities.
Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment.
Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Candidates must have experience working with children in a day camp setting and possess a current Emergency First Aid certification. A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is mandatory for employment.
Market context
In Ontario, roles like this often draw steady interest because employers need candidates who can cover evening and weekend shifts and work across the Toronto/North York area. Competition usually comes from applicants who already meet practical requirements such as Canadian work authorization, a reliable vehicle, and willingness to complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, confirm your availability and screening readiness before submitting.