YMCA Day Camp Employment Opportunities Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor

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1 YMCA Day Camp Employment Opportunities Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor The YMCA of Western Ontario is dedicated to creating rich, camping environments that foster the growth and development of both campers and staff. Our unique age and YMCA values based approach is designed to allow campers to grow with us creating experiences that last a lifetime. A typical YMCA Day Camp staff is committed, first and foremost, to the safety and personal growth of the campers attending our programs. Our staff teams possess backgrounds in childcare, youth coaching and school or community leadership. They demonstrate flexibility, a willingness to learn, a desire to enhance their personal and professional skills, plus a commitment to achieving excellence in camping. The YMCA provides opportunities for the staff to excel within the positions they hold at camp. We have seven different sites in London, each with its own unique program options and opportunities. From time to time, based on registration numbers, day camp sites share staff, further enriching the overall employment experience. It is expected that YMCA day camp staff demonstrate active support to the philosophy and objectives of the YMCA. All YMCA day camp staff is expected to participate fully in all camp programs, and uphold camp regulations and policies. It is also expected that YMCA day camp staff interact in a supportive and professional manner with fellow staff members, visitors, and campers. To our campers, the staff team is a role-model that embodies the core values of the YMCA. The YMCA of Western Ontario provides opportunities for the staff to excel within their positions. Formal and informal feedback is provided throughout the duration of employment. The opportunity to express concerns or grievances is also provided. It is expected that all successful applicants will be able to commit to the full length of their employment agreement. Due to the short nature of our day camp season requests for extended time off for family vacations are usually denied. It is also an expectation that all YMCA day camp staff will be able to find their own transportation to their assigned work site. YMCA Mission and Core Values Mission: The YMCA of Western Ontario is a multi-service charity that provides opportunities for personal growth in spirit, mind, and body for people of all backgrounds, beliefs and abilities. YMCA Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Honesty Minimum Requirements of all YMCA Day Camp staff Each candidate needs to be at least 17 years or turning 17 years old during the 2018 calendar year and possess: Current Standard First Aid and CPR B or C YMCA Healthy Child Development (don t worry we ll provide this training) Verification of a clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Position Screening for all staff, dated in the current calendar year. For returning staff a new Criminal Record check is only required every two years. A desire to provide camping experiences to children 4-16 years old A dedication to live by the YMCA core values

2 Further requirements for specific positions are outlined within this package. Deadline for Application(s) for Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor in London Tuesday April 10, 2018 This posting is ONLY for London day camp sites. Please note: Interviews will commence after the application deadline and will be conducted on an ongoing basis until all positions have been filled. What s in it for me? This is a great question that I m sure you re asking. All staff positions described in this package is paid, but there s more to this position than just the money. As a day camp staff member, you ll receive a complimentary 1 year membership to the YMCA and it s good for all YMCA s across Canada. So, if you re off to school in another city this membership works there too! A day camp job is also a great resume builder. You will receive hands on experience working with children and delivering programs. You ll also have the opportunity to learn new skills. Depending on the site you work at you could learn how to teach canoeing, archery, high ropes, back pocket games, songs and stories and so much more. We really want you to put your own creative twist on every activity you lead. If that means teaching archery dressed as Robin Hood, great. Want to talk like a pirate all day, awesome. Come to work dressed as a superhero, we wouldn t have it any other way. Above all, this job can be one of the most rewarding experiences you ll ever have and it s just an application away. Some additional responsibilities to be aware of: Employee training and orientation requirement: Sunday June 24 to Thursday June 28, 2018 All YMCA Day Camp employees are required to participate in a 5 full days of training process that serves as the foundation for ensuring that our employees are able to successfully carry out their jobs, and that the staff team as a whole is prepared for the summer. This training is required for all new and returning YMCA Day Camp employees. Time off during staff training will only be approved to write exams. This must be arranged ahead of time, as the staff member will be required to complete make-up training prior to the start of camp. Extended Care supervision Each day camp site offers before and after camp extended care for families who need supervision for their children outside of regular camp programming hours. This is structured and supervised free play. It is expected that day camp staff will work either the morning before camp or the after camp extended care. A schedule will be determined during staff training. Bus Captains As a service to our day camp families we provide bus transportation to all our London outdoor and sport camp day camp sites from 6 convenient locations around London. We require a minimum of 1 Bus Captain per bus to supervise the campers. These positions will be determined by each Site Director prior to the start of camp.

3 YMCA Day Camp Locations in London Fanshawe Conservation Area Day Camp (FCA) Come experience London s best keep secret. Located at 1424 Clarke Rd, this YMCA site is tucked away in the far reaches of the Fanshawe Conservation Area. Located on Fanshawe Lake, our waterfront programs make this site an unforgettable place for children ages 4-16yrs to make new friends and discover new opportunities. Canoeing, kayaking, building sand castles, making crafts, and field sports are just some of the traditional camp programs FCA campers are able to experience at this magical location on the outskirts of town! Spencer Lodge Day Camp Located on Windermere road, YMCA Day Camp at Spencer Lodge is another hidden gem right in the middle of London. A deceptively large, 27 acre pocket of wilderness is the home to many great camp adventures for campers 4-16 years old. Spencer Lodge has an emphasis on adventure, team building and wilderness skills. It is a place where campers can experience a climbing wall, vertical playground and high ropes course. Mix the adventure with exploration at the a vibrant pond teaming with interesting frogs, turtles and other critters or in the forest full of trees, plants and birds to learn and discover what nature has to offer. Our third focus at Spencer Lodge is basic wilderness skills. Spencer campers can construct a shelter, build a fire and learn how to identify animals simply by their footprints. A whole new world awaits the campers at Spencer Lodge. YMCA Fanshawe College Jr. Falcons Sports Camps- (Campers 6-12 years old) The YMCA has partnered with Fanshawe College to offer day camps with a sporting focus. Bob Hayward YMCA Day Camp A terrific mix of indoor and outdoor adventures for campers aged 4-12 years old. Located on Hamilton Road, just east of Highbury Ave, the Bob Hayward YMCA is known for is community atmosphere and welcoming staff where everyone feels like family. Inside the facility campers can play high energy games in the gym, running games on the track under the pool or be creative through drama activities in one of the multipurpose rooms. Right outside our backdoor we have access to a beautiful park, with playground, soccer and baseball fields as well as some nature trails nearby for more exploration. Whether a camper is building a craft, playing on the playground or going for the daily swim in the pool the Bob is an excellent site for every camper s adventures this summer. Stoney Creek YMCA Day Camp Try our state of the art YMCA facility, offering 2 pools, multiple youth activity rooms and indoor tree house play structure, interactive gaming and beautiful outdoor space. Located in north London on Sunningdale at Adelaide, campers 4-12 years old will have a blast playing in the indoor tree house, or high energy games in the gym, swimming every day in the pools, or building a craft in one of the activity rooms. Our youngest campers also enjoy story time read by the children s librarian at the attached city library. With all it has to offer The Stoney Creek YMCA and Community Centre is a great place for a summer of fun! Centre Branch YMCA Day Camp Located in the heart of London at Waterloo St. and King St. Centre Branch YMCA is a great location for any parent working in the city s core. Y campers will experience many great traditional camp programs from high energy games, arts and crafts and a daily swim in the pool. There will also be time playing outside at nearby parks. For campers 4 12 years old Centre Branch YMCA is a great location for summer day camp. Wortley YMCA Day Camp A brand new day camp located in the heart of Old South London at 165 Elmwood Ave. This camp will be based out of the Wortley YMCA. Campers will spend lots of time outdoors on the Green, enjoy walking trips to Thames park and making friends. For campers 4 12 years old Wortley YMCA is a great location for summer day camp.

4 A Typical Day in the world of YMCA Day Camp Staff 7:15 am: Staff arrival for Extended Care (before camp care not all staff required) 7:30 am: Extended Care opens 8:20 8:45 am: Buses arrive to camp 9:00-12:00 pm: Camp Day begins with an Opening Circle then morning program 12:00 12:45 pm: Lunch 12:45 3:30 pm: Afternoon Program 3:30 3:45 pm: Closing Circle 4:00 pm: Buses depart, Extended Care (post-camp supervision not all staff required) 5:30 pm: Extended Care closes everyone home! All staff is expected to attend a paid, bi-weekly staff meeting outside of usual camp program hours. How to Apply We only need one application from you, If you are interested at any camp site with in London please indicate this in your cover letter, please include the position title in the subject line of your . Step 1. Update your resume and include 3 references, preferably previous employers Step 2. Write a cover letter indicating all the top 3 sites you would like to apply to work at. If you re only interested in one location indicate that as well. Step 3. Send it all to: Nimisha Vyas Supervisor of Camp Administration and Inclusion nvyas@ymcawo.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The YMCA of Western 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.

5 Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor Day Camp Sites requiring this position Fanshawe Conservation Area Spencer Lodge Fanshawe College Bob Hayward YMCA Stoney Creek YMCA Centre Branch YMCA Wortley YMCA Position term: June 24, 2018 August 31, 2018 Pay range: $14.00/hour Position Overview: Day Camp Inclusion Counsellors are responsible for providing directed, low ratio support to children with special needs. They are caring, enthusiastic and patient and integrate campers as much as possible into the daily program itinerary. This position must have their own transportation as they support all YMCA day camp sites in London and will move around to all our sites based on camper registrations. Duties Include: Providing direct support to children with special needs Managing behavioral incidents and implementing behavioral redirection strategies Communicating regularly with camper families Developing program inclusion strategies to create a successful camping experience for inclusion campers Act as resource to day camp staff team in terms of inclusive programming Complete a weekly camper reports Full and active participation in all camp activities Participation in weekly staff meetings Weekend introductory phone calls to assigned camper Position Requirements: Minimum YMCA day camp staff requirements (see above) 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 transportation Mandatory participation in non-violent crisis intervention training (provided and usually mid-june) Mandatory participation in All Kids in Camp Inclusion Conference (provided and usually the first Saturday of June)

6 Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor - Relief Shared position with in all London day camp sites Position Overview: Day Camp relief staffs are available on an on-call basis to fill in when a Day Camp Counsellor is sick or when registrations numbers exceed our expected staffing levels. They take on the roles and responsibilities for the Day Camp Inclusion Counsellor they are replacing. This is a great position for someone who has worked in camping before and wants to stay involved in camping but is unable to make a full-time commitment. Duties Include: Providing direct support to children with special needs Managing behavioral incidents and implementing behavioral redirection strategies Communicating regularly with camper families Developing program inclusion strategies to create a successful camping experience for inclusion campers Act as resource to day camp staff team in terms of inclusive programming Complete a weekly camper reports Full and active participation in all camp activities Participation in weekly staff meetings Weekend introductory phone calls to assigned camper Position Requirements: Minimum YMCA day camp staff requirements (see above) 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 transportation Mandatory participation in non-violent crisis intervention training (provided and usually mid-june) Mandatory participation in All Kids in Camp Inclusion Conference (provided and usually the first Saturday of June) Own transportation and be willing to work at any day camp site, possibly on short notice