2025 Summer Day Camp Postings

at  YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford

2025 YMCA

Summer
Day Camp
Job Postings
Applications Open:
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Apply online:
ymcahbb.campbrainstaff.com
Any questions?
Email the Day Camp team at
daycampjobs@ymcahbb.ca

JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9

Community Camps Site Supervisor ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Tansley Woods Community Centre, Queen Victoria Public School, Laurier Brantford YMCA ……………………………………… 9
Community Camps Program Specialist ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Tansley Woods Community Centre, Queen Victoria Public School and Laurier Brantford YMCA ………………………………. 10
Community Camp Counsellor- Tansley Woods Community Centre, Queen Victoria Public School and Laurier Brantford

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Please read the 2025 Application Package, including job descriptions and all general information, especially required

qualifications.

• Please note: Applicants for all positions must be 17 years of age before June 16, 2025 with the exception of Junior Counsellor

Applicants who must be 16 years of age before June 16, 2025.

• Please DO NOT get a Criminal Reference Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to receiving an employment offer

EDUCATION HISTORY

This section will ask for your Education History and experience. Please share any relevant clubs, or
activities in this section.

EXPERIENCE

This section will ask for any work experience. Please be detailed and include any volunteer
experience you may have. Please share any experience that will help support your application.
Skills Inventory This section will ask about camp specific skills and your comfort level delivering these programs.

STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING OWN TRANSPORTATION TO QUEEN VICTORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Camp Location: 166 Forest Ave, Hamilton
Camps Offered: Art Spark, Active Kids and Kidventure
Art Spark: Art Spark invites campers to ignite their creativity this summer. Art Spark offers an exciting mix of artistic
activities including painting, sculpting, making friendship bracelets and more. Campers will collaborate on a unique art
project each week culminating in a special Art Gallery presentation on Fridays.
Active Kids: Active Kids is a dynamic camp that provides a variety of sports and movement activities to keep campers
energized and engaged. With a focus on building fundamental movement skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, Active
Kids is the perfect place to stay active, make friends and have a blast!
Kidventure: Celebrate Discovery with Kidventure! Campers will dive into a world of curiosity and creativity where
science experiments, games, and weekly guest speakers will bring learning to life. Campers will tackle exciting
challenges, collaborate on a weekly project, and explore new ideas through hands-on activities.

STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING OWN TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING ARRANGEMENT TO LAURIER BRANTFORD YMCA

Camp Location: Laurier Brantford YMCA, 100 Water Street, Brantford
Camps Offered: Art Spark, Active Kids and Kidventure
Art Spark: Art Spark invites campers to ignite their creativity this summer. Art Spark offers an exciting mix of artistic
activities including painting, sculpting, making friendship bracelets and more. Campers will collaborate on a unique art
project each week culminating in a special Art Gallery presentation on Fridays.
Active Kids: Active Kids is a dynamic camp that provides a variety of sports and movement activities to keep campers
energized and engaged. With a focus on building fundamental movement skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, Active
Kids is the perfect place to stay active, make friends and have a blast!
Kidventure: Celebrate Discovery with Kidventure! Campers will dive into a world of curiosity and creativity where
science experiments, games, and weekly guest speakers will bring learning to life. Campers will tackle exciting
challenges, collaborate on a weekly project, and explore new ideas through hands-on activities.

STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING OWN TRANSPORTATION TO TANSLEY WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE

Camp Location: 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington
Camps Offered: Art Spark, Active Kids and Kidventure
Art Spark: Art Spark invites campers to ignite their creativity this summer. Art Spark offers an exciting mix of artistic
activities including painting, sculpting, making friendship bracelets and more. Campers will collaborate on a unique art
project each week culminating in a special Art Gallery presentation on Fridays.
Active Kids: Active Kids is a dynamic camp that provides a variety of sports and movement activities to keep campers
energized and engaged. With a focus on building fundamental movement skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, Active
Kids is the perfect place to stay active, make friends and have a blast!
Kidventure: Celebrate Discovery with Kidventure! Campers will dive into a world of curiosity and creativity where
science experiments, games, and weekly guest speakers will bring learning to life. Campers will tackle exciting
challenges, collaborate on a weekly project, and explore new ideas through hands-on activities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Co-ordinate programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
• Provide staff supervision, including training and performance evaluations of camp counsellors
• Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
• Assist with all aspects of the operation of camp (registration, parent liaison, promotion, set up and camp closing)
• Maintain strong relationships with others, including campers and staff
• Provide maximum customer satisfaction and resolves parental concerns
• Provide leadership to all staff training and upholds YMCA Policies & Procedures and ensures that all staff on site

adhere to the Policies & Procedures developed by the YMCA

• Lead daily staff meetings/must attend all staff training sessions
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Ensure all forms are distributed to campers
• Responsible for the approvals of schedules and/or assigned shifts
• Responsible for maintaining accurate camp documents and records
• Ensure that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program
• Provide direct supervision to Counsellors/Junior Counsellors and Program Specialists
• Ensure Community Camps Coordinator/Day Camp Manager/General Manager are informed of any serious

occurrences/complaints about camp

• Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis
• Maintain regular contact with staff, campers, parents, community agencies and volunteers involved in program
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Teaching activities in a variety of camp areas
• Co-ordinate programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
• Provide input into staff meetings
• Provide support and guidance to all staff including the supervision of camp counsellors and volunteers
• Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
• Oversee the execution of age and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, and schedules
• Assist the Site Supervisor with day-to-day operations of camp
• Plan and initiates staff and Junior Counsellor training sessions
• Ensure parent communication and child guidance
• Maintain high standards in program delivery, communication, coaching and mentoring of all staff assigned to

program area

• Regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies, and volunteers involved in the

program

• Ensure that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program
• Provide training and supervision of seasonal staff
• Responsible for the approvals of schedules and/or assigned shifts
• Further supports staff in the planning, supervision, and leading of activities when needed
• Responsible for managing supplies and making purchasing decisions
• Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Greet parents/guardians at designated drop off/pick up area stop each morning and afternoon
• Liaise with before and after care staff
• Ensure safe, quality programs for participants and staff – submits program plans weekly
• Act as a group counsellor
• Responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 8-12 campers at the assigned site/program
• Develop and implement comprehensive camp programs
• Assist with parent liaison, promotion, set up, and clean up
• Responsible for attending all staff training and staff meetings (some weekends and evenings)
• Provide leadership to all campers by following routine and delivering a specific camp program
• Participate in specialty programming and waterfront/pool activities
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Complete documentation accurately and timely when required
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Co-ordinate programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
• Provide staff supervision, including training and performance evaluations of camp counsellors
• Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
• Assist will all aspects of the operation of camp (registration, parent liaison, promotion, set up and camp closing)
• Maintain strong relationships with others
• Provide maximum customer satisfaction and resolves parental concerns
• Provide leadership to all staff training and upholds YMCA Policies & Procedures
• Ensure that all staff on site adhere to the Policies & Procedures developed by the YMCA
• Lead daily staff meetings/must attend all staff training sessions
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commits to confidentiality
• Ensure all forms are distributed to campers
• Responsible for the approvals of schedules and/or assigned shifts
• Responsible for maintaining accurate camp documents and records
• Ensure that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program
• Provide direct supervision to Counsellors/Junior Counsellors and Program Specialists/Section Heads
• Ensure Outdoor Camp Coordinator/Day Camp Manager/General Manager are informed of any serious

occurrences/complaints about camp

• Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis
• Maintain regular contact with staff, campers, parents, community agencies and volunteers involved in program
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Teaching activities in a variety of camp areas
• Co-ordinate programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
• Provide input into staff meetings
• Provide support and guidance to all staff including the supervision of camp counsellors and volunteers
• Oversee the development and execution of programs, activities, and schedules
• Assist the Site Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of camp
• Ensure parent communication and child guidance
• Maintain high standards in program delivery, communication, coaching and mentoring of all staff assigned to

program area

• Regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies, and volunteers involved in the

program

• Provide training and supervision of seasonal staff
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Further supports staff in the planning, supervision, and leading of activities when needed
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Teaching activities in a variety of camp areas
• Co-ordinate programs and ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff
• Provide input into staff meetings
• Provide support and guidance to all staff including the supervision of camp counsellors and volunteers
• Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
• Oversee the execution of age and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, and schedules
• Assist the Section Head with day-to-day operations of camp
• Plan and initiate staff and Junior Counsellor training sessions
• Ensure parent communication and child guidance policies are followed
• Maintain high standards in program delivery, communication, coaching and mentoring of all staff assigned to

program area

• Regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies, and volunteers involved in the

program

• Ensure that there is sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of the program
• Provide training and supervision of seasonal staff
• Further supports staff in the planning, supervision, and leading of activities when needed
• Responsible for managing supplies and supporting purchasing decisions
• Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Skilled in waterfront activities/games
• Work alongside Site Supervisors, Section Heads and Program Specialists to ensure safety measures are met
• Maintain high standards of safety and risk management in delivery and communication of staff assigned to

waterfront areas

• Perform weekly waterfront searches and daily documentation
• Co-ordinate and ensure safe, quality programs for all participants and staff
• Regular contact with staff, camp participants, parents, community agencies, and volunteers involved in the

program

• Assist with waterfront training to all waterfront staff
• Oversee maintenance of the equipment (canoes, kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, first aid, lifeguard tubes, etc.)
• Further supports staff in the planning, supervision, and leading of activities when needed
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Ensure all the equipment is returned to the appropriate location at the end of the day
• Set up and takes down camp activities daily
• Provide supervision to campers when required
• Assist in the implementation of special camp activities
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Greet parents/guardians at designated bus stop each morning and afternoon
• Ensure stringent waterfront safety Policies & Procedures
• Perform weekly waterfront searches and daily documentation
• Co-ordinate and ensure safe, quality programs for all participants and staff
• Develop and implement comprehensive camp programs and water-based activities
• Assist with all aspects of swimming, including change room/waterfront supervision and child guidance
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commits to confidentiality
• Provide leadership to all campers
• Provide supervision to campers when required
• Assist in the implementation of special camp activities
• Ensure all the equipment is returned to the appropriate location at the end of the day
• Sets up and take down camp activities daily
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Greet parents/guardians at designated bus stop each morning and afternoon
• Ensure safe, quality programs for participants and staff
• Program activities and events on a rotational basis for camper groups
• Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
• Assist with parent liaison, promotion, set up, and clean up
• Provide maximum customer satisfaction and resolves parental concerns
• Provide leadership to all campers
• Provide supervision to campers when required
• Assist in the implementation of special camp activities
• Contribute to an inclusive environment and understands and commits to confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Ensure there is enough program equipment for campers and staff
• Deliver the equipment required for daily programming to counsellors at the appropriate location
• Maintain and keep track of program equipment
• Ensure all the equipment is returned to the appropriate location at the end of the day
• Set up and take down camp activities daily
• Maintain shed in an organized manner
• Ensure camp environment is clean and free of litter
• Provide supervision to campers when required
• Assist in the implementation of special camp activities
• Ensure attendance processes/sheets are completed daily
• Answer camp phone and assists Day Camp Administrator with addressing parent questions and concerns
• Print out weekly paperwork for each camp program/location
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commits to confidentiality
• Other responsibilities as required in dynamic working environments

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Greet parents/guardians at designated bus stop each morning and afternoon
• Liaise with before and after care staff
• Ensure safe, quality programs for participants and staff – submits program plans weekly
• Act as a group counsellor
• Responsible for the direct supervision of approximately 8-12 campers at the assigned site/program
• Develop and implements comprehensive camp programs
• Assist with parent liaison, promotion, set up, and clean up
• Responsible for attending all staff training and staff meetings (some weekends and evenings)
• Provide leadership to all campers by following routines and delivering a specific camp program
• Participate in specialty programming and waterfront/pool activities
• Contribute to an inclusive environment
• Understand and commits to confidentiality
• Provide supervision on bus rides to and from camp
• Complete documentation accurately and timely when required
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide staff supervision, including leadership to all staff training/meetings and performance evaluations of

Helping Hands counsellors

• Contribute to an inclusive camp environment and understands and commits to confidentiality
• Assist with all aspects of the operation of camp (parent/caregiver liaison, promotion, set up and shut down)
• Maintain accurate camp documentation and completes intakes and develops individual support plans for

campers that may require one of or a combination of developmental, physical, medical and/or behavioural

modifications and accommodations

• Support with the personal care needs of a camper which can include feeding, toileting and lifting
• Ensure there are sufficient supplies and equipment for the delivery of an inclusive program; communication

aids, adaptive equipment, etc.

• Ensure the health and safety of children is maintained at all times; Must have knowledge of potential hazards

and the ability to put a preventative plan in place

• Provide on-going communication with Helping Hands counsellors, as well as camp counsellors and supervisors,

children, parents/caregivers and community agencies to ensure the well-being, participation and inclusion of

campers

• Ensure General Manager of Inclusion Services for Children and Day Camp Manager are informed of any serious

occurrences/complaints about camp

• Uphold YMCA Policies & Procedures and ensures that all staff have knowledge of and adhere to the Policies &

Procedures developed by the YMCA

• Able to make immediate decisions to ensure safety and react accordingly to a crisis
• Provide maximum customer satisfaction and resolves parental/caregiver concerns
• Responsible for maintaining a petty cash
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Responsible for providing direct 1:1 support of camper and ensuring they feel safe and welcomed at camp

through building relationships and supporting them in making connections with other campers

• Read, understand and apply information from camper individual plan to support safety, communication,

participation and engagement at camp

• Responsible for getting to know camper interests and plan their day according to their strengths and the

information provided in individual support plan as well as observing any modifications or accommodations

required to support participation and engagement

• Assist with the implementation of programs, including modifications, and ensures safe, inclusive, quality

programs for all campers

• Complete daily written reports and documentation accurately
• Provide supervision and implementation of programming on busses, both to and from the camp site (where

applicable)

• Assist with parent/caregiver liaison, promotion, set up and clean up
• Work collaboratively with and provides on-going communication with group counsellors to ensure planning and

programming that supports the well-being, participation and inclusion of camper

• Participate enthusiastically in camp activities, including but not limited to waterfront/pool activities (such as

canoeing and swimming) to ensure camper safety and engagement

• Make quick decisions to ensure maximum safety when responding to camper in crises
• Understand and commit to confidentiality
• Complete weekly phone calls home to parents/caregivers prior to camper first day and provides daily written

communication to send home

• Ensure Helping Hands Supervisor and/or Site Supervisor are informed of any serious occurrences/complaints

about camp

• Responsible for attending all staff training and staff meetings (some evening and weekends)
• Maintain regular attendance and notify supervisor when unable to make it to a scheduled shift in advance