Description

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $130.07 - $137.99

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 energetic team at 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 new 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 Senior Counselling Supervisor supports camper care and program quality through the supervision, coaching, and development of the Counselling/MACK Team and guidance provided to Counselling Supervisors. The position works collaboratively with camp departments to support consistent staff supervision, respond to escalated participant and staff concerns,



and maintain a safe, positive, and supportive camp environment. The role also supports camp-wide operations through participation on the resource team and serves as the primary contact for the Counselling Team when the Summer Camp Coordinator is unavailable.

In this role, you will:

- Provide leadership to the camp staff team by training, coaching, motivating, monitoring performance, and completing mid- and end-of-summer performance appraisals to support role expectations and camp objectives.
- Guide Counselling Supervisors in responding to complex camper situations, including providing intervention when conflicts elevate and collaborating with the Summer Camp Coordinator and Summer Camp Director on appropriate next steps.
- Supervise assigned Counsellors and MACKs throughout the summer by regularly engaging in programming and providing timely, constructive feedback.
- Support the Summer Camp Coordinator in completing mid- and final appraisals for Counselling Supervisors.
- Support the Summer Camp Coordinator in facilitating pre-camp training for Counsellors and MACKs and provide support during SL-upervisor week training for Counselling Supervisors.




- Plan and facilitate section nights and camper cabin programs.
- Oversee the Counselling Supervisor team in organizing, distributing, collecting, and completing Camper Experience Forms, Parent Letters, Postcards, and Birthday Cards to support consistent family communication throughout camp sessions.
- Communicate with parents and families as needed to address concerns thoughtfully and professionally.
- Set the tone for exceptional customer service on arrival and departure days.
- Support the camp resource schedule, including clubs, one-to-one inclusion coverage, Staff of the Day, dish support, program and cabin support, waterfront guarding support, and Driver on Call responsibilities.
- Build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Counselling Team when the Summer Camp Coordinator is unavailable, supporting decision-making and the appropriate response to camper and staff concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

- First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and YMCA policies.
- National Lifeguarding Certification is considered an asset.
- Association for Challenge Course Technology Level (ACCT) Level 2 Ropes certification is considered an asset.
- Valid driver's licence is preferred.
- Minimum three years of counselling or directly translatable experience working with children and youth.
- Previous experience supervising and mentoring staff, preferably in a cam

📌 Senior Counselling Supervisor (Torrance)
🏢 YMCA GTA
📍 Torrance