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Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor SRY
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 two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one 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 & MembersEmployees and volunteers of YMCA of 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: Day Camp Inclusion CounsellorLocation: Startech YMCA, 501 Southdale Rd W, London ONStart Date:June 2025Salary:$17.90/ hourAs 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 servicesIn this role, you will: ? Provide inclusion support to campers with special needs at a ratio as low as 1:1 ? Ensure safety and well-being of camperswith constant supervision ? Adapt programming and activities to the abilities of the child ? Integrate camper into regular camp programs as much as possibleWhat you need to succeed: ? Each candidate needs to be at least 17 years or turning 17 years old during the 2024calendar year and possess: • Current Standard First Aid and CPR B or C • YMCA Healthy Child Development • Verification of a clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Position Screening • Experience supporting children with special needs in a recreational setting • Experience working in day or residential camp • Positive, caring, enthusiastic, encouraging attitude • Must have own transportationor ability to get to any London day camp site as assigned • Participation in non-violent crisis intervention training is recommended • Participation in All Kids in Camp Inclusion Conferenceis recommendedWe thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.
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