Job Order Detail

Description

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited non-profit charity open to all and dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The YMCA of Regina excels at delivering programming focused on our three pillars of service; health and fitness, childcare and community development.

The Urban Adventure Summer Day Camp program is offered at a YMCA program site, with excursions throughout Moose Jaws community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, attentive camp counselor to lead, support, and motivate campers as they enjoy all that the camp has to offer. The camp counselor will lead group events, monitor campers and respond to incidents, such as behavioral problems or accidents, and discuss camper participation and concerns with parents and other camp staff members. You should be positive, proactive, and caring while focusing on giving campers a fun, safe camp experience.

Responsibilities:
* Developing, supervising, and participating in camp-wide programming activities with campers of different ages
* Building relationships and providing safe and caring environments to registered campers
* Comply with all YMCA Child Protection policy and procedures, and complete all Child Protection training as required
* Communicating program successes and activities to program participants, their family, and throughout the Y network

Job Requirements:
* Ability to build relationships and work with youth is an asset, especially those with challenging behaviours
* Criminal Record Check (original) with vulnerable sector check prior to first day of work and dated no more than 3 months before hire date
* Valid Driver's License & Must have updated CPR and First Aid upon start date

There is one 30 hours/week position available covering staff breaks and camp preparation.