We are currently looking for Day Camp Counsellors to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-Time summer contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Day Camp locations in Sudbury (Sudbruy YMCA, Kivi Park, Walden Cross Country) as well as Espanola and Elliot Lake. Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Recreational Programming and Day Camps or Genereal Manager of Camping, the Day Camp Counsellor is responsible for program planning and delivery to ensure participant satisfaction.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is dynamic, able to work as part of a progressive team, enjoys working with children and who is capable of managing multiple tasks.

START DATE: June 26, 2026

LOCATION: Various (Sudbury YMCA, Kivi Park, Walden, Espanola, Elliot Lake)

RATE OF PAY: Starting at $17.60/hour

HOURS: up to 40 hours per week Major Responsibilities Plan and deliver daily programs: group games, crafts, swimming, outside time, etc.

Supervise, engage and participate with the program participants in group activities

Apply behavior management training techniques with the program participants

Communicate with all staff





Ensure safety of all participants, property, staff and volunteers by established practices and procedures

Maintain the inventory of required supplies and request more when needed

Welcome all children to programs

Represent the YMCA in a qualified manner at all times

Communication with parents on a daily basis

Tracking daily attendance

Post weekly programming schedule

Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization Qualifications Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) preferred

Experience working/leading group activities with children ages 3 to 12 years of age (i.e. babysitting)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Current Standard First Aid and CPR C

Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

📌 Day Camp Counsellor (Elliot Lake)
🏢 YMCA Northeastern Ontario
📍 Elliot Lake