The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.
At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.
To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.
We are currently looking for a Day Camp Counsellor to join our team of committed professionals. This Full Time Summer Contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Day Camp location in Espanola. Under the leadership of the Director, Day Camps and Outdor Education, the Day Camp Counsellor is responsible for program planning and delivery to ensure participant satisfaction. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is dynamic, able to work as part of a progressive team, enjoys working with children and who is capable of managing multiple tasks. START DATE: June 29, 2026 with a few dates earlier in June for training LOCATION: Espanola Ontario - Espanola Recreation and Fitness Centre RATE OF PAY: starting at $17.60/hour HOURS: 40/week
Major Responsibilities • Plan and deliver daily programs: group games, crafts, swimming, outside time, etc. • Supervise, engage and participate with the program participants in group activities • Apply behavior management training techniques with the program participants • Communicate with all staff • Ensure safety of all participants, property, staff and volunteers by established practices and procedures • Maintain the inventory of required supplies and request more when needed • Welcome all children to programs • Represent the YMCA in a professional manner at all times • Communication with parents on a daily basis • Tracking daily attendance • Post weekly programming schedule • Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization Qualifications • Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) preferred • Experience working/leading group activities with children ages 3 to 12 years of age (i.e. babysitting) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Current Standard First Aid and CPR C • Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check HOW TO APPLY If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by May 19, 2026 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.
Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.
Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.
Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. or https://www.icascanada.ca. Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.
