Camp Kitchikewana - Overnight Camping Leadership 1 Facilitator ID #1424

L1 Facilitator

Positions Available: 2

Reports to: Leadership Manager

Supports: Leadership 1 Participants (age 14-15)

Salary: $590/week

Contract Length: June 21 - August 22 (may be extended to August 30 for Family Camp)

Responsibilities:

• General : Implement daily schedule; complete detailed lesson plans for all sessions well in advance; assist in the delivery of skills; ensure positive growth of all participants; educate other department areas about the Leadership Program, the participant's needs and assistance required from other non-counselling staff.
• Coordination of Program : Responsible for scheduling program components in a "month-format" (e.g. all necessary booking arrangements, communication and notification/reminders to guest speakers/non-counselling staff).
• Skill Development : Will support the Area Heads in delivery of morning skills and track the progress and provide support to the L1s to ensure successful completion of their skill.
• Participant Supervision : Responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of all participants; provide on-going informal feedback to participants throughout the month and a formal written evaluation at the end of the month; educate all participants regarding camp and Leadership Program policies and procedures; follow up all wellness/behavioural/disciplinary issues.
• Leadership Outtripping : Aid Leadership Manager and Head Tripper in planning, packing and leading extended Leadership outtrips.
• 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, evaluate L1 participants and make suggestions for future summers.

Required Certifications/ Qualifications:

• National Lifeguard
• Standard First Aid
• CPR-C

Recommended Certifications/ Qualifications:

• LSS Bronze Cross Examiner and/or Standard First Aid Examiner status
• Instructional certifications (sailing, canoeing or lifesaving)

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. 

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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.