1015 Finch Dr, Sarnia, ON N7S 6G5, Canada

Job DescriptionPosted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Join the YMCA Camp Team

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, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 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 volunteersof YMCAof 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.

Position: 1 to 1 Counsellor

Location: Jerry McCaw Family Centre

Salary: $18.30/hour

As part of your total compensation:

Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp program

Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed

Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

In this role, you will:

Providing direct support to children with special needs

Managing behavioral incidents and implementing behavioral redirection strategies

Communicating regularly with camper families

Developing program inclusion strategies to create a successful camping experience for inclusion campers

Act as resource to day camp staff team in terms of inclusive programming

Full and active participation in all camp activities

Participation in weekly staff meetings

Weekend introductory phone calls to assigned camper

Willing to work in indoor, outdoor and aquatic environments

Be on your feet for the majority of the workday, walking, running, jumping, active playing. At locations that have pools or splash pads, staff are expected to be in the water with the children

Follow all Health & Safety and Child Protection policies to keep the camp a secure place for all

What you need to succeed:

Experience working with children in a Day Camp Setting

Current Emergency First Aid or higher

Must provide a current criminal record check as per the Association's policy

A dedication to demonstrate the YMCA core values

We thank all applicants for their interest;
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📌 One To One Counsellor Jm (Sarnia)
🏢 YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
📍 Sarnia