YMCA Camp Kitchikewana - Section Head
Welcome to YMCA Camp Kitchikewana, where adventure meets purpose and memories are made! Join our dedicated team and be a part of an exciting summer experience for campers and staff alike in the heart of Georgian Bay.
Positions Available: 3
Reports to: Counselling Manager
Supports: Counselling staff
Salary: $610/week
Contract Length: June 22 - August 23 (may be extended to August 31 for Family Camp)
Responsibilities:
Counselling staff supervision: Training, supervision, cabin placements, evaluation and management of counsellors in a manner that promotes the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusiveness.
Administration: Approve and distribute cabin lists.
Parent Communication: Ensure consistent and reliable parent communication occurs regarding any camper incidents. Ensure that first-time parent phone calls from Section Heads are happening in a timely manner.
Counsellor Wellness: Monitor health and well-being of counsellors. Work with other non-counselling staff members to maintain counsellor morale.
Inclusion: Actively assist the Inclusion Coordinator with including participants in camp programs.
Camper Wellness: Monitor, treat and follow-up with wellness issues in your section in liaison with the Camp Director, Assistant Directors, Wellness Coordinator and the Office Coordinator.
Section Programming: Provide leadership and support to evening section programs.
All-Camp Programming: As a member of the non-counselling staff team, will be jointly responsible for developing and delivering all-camp programs throughout the summer (these include, but may not be limited to camp-wide events, evening programs, closing banquet, campfires).
Year-End Report: Will complete a year-end report to summarize the season and make suggestions for future summers.
Required Certifications:
National Lifeguard
Standard First Aid
CPR-C
Recommended Certifications/qualifications:
Supervisory experience
Instructor qualifications
Wilderness first aid
Valid G Driver’s license
To be considered for the first round of hiring, online applications are due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 12th, 2025.
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.