Description

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $141.25- $149.88

Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)

Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday

Employment Type: Seasonal Hourly Contract (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: June 7, 2027

Deadline to Apply: December 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

Be the Spark Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with recent friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings.

The Day Camp Coordinator oversees the delivery of the Little Critters and Nature Explorers Day Camp programs and supports a safe, engaging, and outdoor-focused camp experience for children. The position provides supervision, guidance, coaching, and feedback to the Day Camp Program Head and Day Camp Counsellors, while supporting consistent, age-appropriate programming. The role works closely with families, staff, volunteers, community partners, and the camp team to coordinate program schedules, spaces, equipment, and communication.

In this role, you will:

- Oversee the Day Camp program and support the consistent implementation of program plans for campers aged 4-12.




- Plan and schedule Day Camp programs in collaboration with the Day Camp Program Head and coordinate with the Program Coordinator to prevent scheduling and space conflicts.
- Provide leadership to the camp staff team through training, coaching, motivation, performance monitoring, ongoing feedback, and mid- and end-of-summer performance appraisals.
- Serve as the first point of contact for day campers and their families and manage daily communication through Y email and the Day Camp phone.
- Build and maintain relationships with families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Supervise the delivery of the value-beads program at the end of each day.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

- Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract.
- First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) requirements and YMCA policies.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in child-oriented programs.
- Minimum 2 years' previous experience as a supervisor, such as Counselling Supervisor, in a directly transferable setting.
- Experience planning programs for children aged 4-12.
- Valid driver’s licence is considered an asset.
- Ability to communicate ideas, rules, and concepts effectively in an engaging, entertaining, and supportive manner.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with others to achieve collective results.
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and empower an inclusive staff team and provide ongoing feedback.
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays as required.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.

What you need to succeed:

- Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values.
- A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children, and youth.
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Oriented, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.

📌 Day Camp Coordinator (Torrance)
🏢 YMCA GTA
📍 Torrance