Day Camp Counsellor Support Specialist CK

Day Camp Counsellor Support Specialist CK

101 Courthouse Ln, Chatham, ON N7L 0B5, Canada

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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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, mental health support, and youth programs.

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

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.

Hourly Rate: $19.05 / hour

• The Support Specialist is responsible for providing support to the daily operations of the day camp site. They ensure safety and satisfaction goals are being met. They are ultimately responsible for camper safety and enjoyment, behaviour management, and supporting other camp staff.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C (required before starting work)
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
• A desire to provide camping experiences to children 4-12 years old
• A dedication to live by the YMCA core values
• Experience working with children in a Day Camp Setting
• Experience in a leadership position (Preferred)
• It is a YMCA of Southwestern Ontario requirement that all employees and volunteers have a minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted upon receipt of acceptable proof of a permissible Human Rights Code ground.
  *** This requirement has been suspended effective June 30, 2022. It may be reinstated in future should the state of public health in our communities require it.

• $19.05 per hour
• A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branches
• A discount on our Childcare and Camp programs
• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• May be entitled to up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length
• Benefits package - applicable with position and contract length

• Monday to Friday (Training prior to Camp may take place on Saturday &/or Sunday)
• 40 hours a week

All YMCA Day Camp employees are required to participate in a 4 full days of training process that serves as the foundation for ensuring that our employees can successfully carry out their jobs, and that the staff team is prepared for the summer. This training is required for all new and returning YMCA Day Camp employees. Time off during staff training will only be approved to write exams.

This must be arranged ahead of time, as the staff member will be required to complete make-up training prior to the start of camp.

• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and…