Summer Day Camp Head Counsellor
YMCA of NiagaraSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada • Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada • Welland, Ontario, Canada • Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada • Ontario, Canada
Posted March 30, 2026
35900 - 35900 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of Niagara is a charity that ignites the potential in people. Every. Single. Day.
Job Description
The Summer Day Camp Head Counsellor is a leadership support role within the camp team, responsible for guiding and supporting Group Counsellors while ensuring the delivery of safe, inclusive, and engaging programming for campers. This role delivers specialty programming, mentors staff, assists with behaviour management and supervision, and supports the Site Supervisor with administrative and operational responsibilities.
Requirements
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR(C) Certification
- A minimum of one years' experience supporting or delivering programs in a camp or child and youth services environment
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training is an asset
- Experience in supervising and coaching staff and volunteers is an asset
- Strong judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated flexibility, energy, and ability to work effectively in a busy outdoor camp environment
- Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara if above the age of 18
Benefits
- Paid training and orientation
