Land Area Head
Positions Available: 1
Reports to: Program Manager
Supports: Arts and Crafts, Drama, Kitchikewana Naturalists, Mountain Biking, and Guitar Resource Counsellors and all counsellors during all-camps
Salary: $590/week
Contract Length: June 21 - August 22 (may be extended to August 30 for Family Camp)
Responsibilities:
Skill Instruction: Ensure the highest quality of arts and crafts, drama, naturalist, biking and guitar instruction. Support and oversee the Resource Counsellors that run these skills.
Program Quality: Ensure that all skills and daily programs (cabin choice, etc.) are delivered with a high level of program quality (lesson plans, in line with YMCA values).
Inventory and Supplies: Create and manage a budget for all land skills. Ensure that there are appropriate supplies to maintain all programs for the duration of both months.
Craft Shop Management: Organize and maintain organization of craft supplies and general cleanliness of the Craft Shop during skills and free time.
Facilitate Session 4 musical: writing, directing, and facilitating rehearsals.
Weekly Talent Shows: Organize talent show each session.
Assist Program Manager: provide assistance to the Program Manager with skills selection, staff training and development, all-camps and counsellor evaluations.
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/ Qualifications:
Standard First Aid
CPR-C
Background in drama, art, guitar and/or environmental programs
Recommended Certifications/Qualifications:
Experience in camp programming
Valid G Driver’s license
National Lifeguard
About us:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility. Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to participate.
Beyond facilities and programs, covering Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts, our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong, confident, and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them, fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities to achieve their health goals, fulfill their potential, and feel a genuine sense of belonging, we contribute to the creation of stronger communities.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
This role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We are dedicated to fostering brave spaces of acceptance and inclusivity for every person who connects with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
We seek to make every interaction with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, a barrier-free experience. Individuals requesting accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at hr@sm.ymca.ca.
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.
Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Please apply through our Dayforce platform.
