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posted by YMCA GTA- Cedar Glen on 03/09/2010

 

Future Leaders of the YMCA Staff – OVERNIGHT CAMP

(Seasonal Fixed Term Contract)

 

Location(s): YMCA CEDAR GLEN, Schomberg ON

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

 

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The Child, Youth & Family Development unit operates summer day camps throughout the GTA, providing exciting experiences for more than 7,500 children and youth. The Senior Staff – Day Camp ensures that all children and youth have a positive camp experience leading to personal growth and leadership opportunities. The incumbent assists in supervising, coaching, and supporting staff to achieve the camp goals. All Camp staff members adhere to all YMCA of Greater Toronto Operating Policies, Practices and Procedures.

 

The Future Leaders of the YMCA program is a two week residential camp program for youth aged 14 – 15. The FLY staff are directly responsible for planning and implementing this leadership program. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Acts as a positive role model for children, youth, and fellow staff

Ensures that all children and youth are safely supervised at all times

Deliver fun, age appropriate and challenging programs as outlined in the program manual

Recognizes the uniqueness and interests of each child and youth and assists them to identify and successfully achieve their goals during their camp experience

Participates enthusiastically with campers in all camp activities including daily programs, special events and swimming

Plans and implements camp wide and small group programs that enhance the day-to-day camp program

Responds to all parent inquiries in a courteous and prompt manner

Ensures parents receive communication from camp before the program starts (e.g. camper call), during the program (e.g. newsletter and program plan) and after camp (e.g. progress report or photograph)

Shares with the staff team the duties of ensuring the camp site is clean, organized, and safe

Attends and participates in all staff trainings and meetings

Assists Director as assigned with day camp promotions including day camp fairs, parent nights, and planning and delivering a day camp open house before camp commences

 

Other duties as assigned

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

At least 2-3 years of experience in a child or youth oriented program preferred;

Current Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer CPR;

Current Police Records Check;

Certification and/or experience in camp program specialty;

Minimum of 18 years of age by the first day of camp is recommended.

 

COMPETENCIES:

 

  • Child and Youth Focused

Commits to assisting and growth and development among children and youth.

 

  • Coaching and Development

Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and self-development.

 

  • Communication

Communicates in a through, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement.

 

  • Concern for Health and Safety

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.

 

  • Creativity and Innovation

Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve desired results.

 

·         Initiative

Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.

 

·         Leadership

Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.

 

·         Problem Solving

Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.

 

·         Teamwork

Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.

 

START DATE: June 21, 2010

END DATE: August 22, 2010


Please forward all applications to:
Marissa Straatsma 
Outdoor Education Team Leader
YMCA Cedar Glen
13300 11th Concesssion
Schomberg, ON
L0G 1T0
p: 905 859 9622 ext. 241
f: 905 859 6750
marissa.straatsma@ymcagta.