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Job Description Position Title: Summer Day Camp Counsellor Date Posted: February 25, 2026 Competition File No.: 2026-09 Program Area: Youth and Recreation Worksite Location: Health, Fitness and Aquatics Centre, Owen Sound Travel Requirement: No Position Type: Temporary Contract Category: #4 Existing Vacancy: Yes No. of Vacancies: 6 8 Hours: 35 to 40 hours Shifts: Monday Friday, 6:45am to 5:45pm, shifts being between 7.5 8.5 hours long. Flexibility is required when necessary Salary/Wage: $16.79 $18.58 per hour Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start Date: June 5, 2026 (training for 16 to 24 hours) Full time effective June 29, 2026 End Date (if temporary): August 29, 2026 Application Deadline: March 20, 2026 Application Process: Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment/Volunteer Application Form to: Supervisor of Youth and Recreation at [email protected] . Include the Job Title and Competition File Number in your subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the spark that helps ignite positive change in the lives of others. Your Opportunity to be the Spark! As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are seeking a passionate, creative, and fun Day Camp Counsellor who loves working with children. Responsibilities As a Summer Day Camp Counsellor at the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce, you will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision to a group of campers, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the camp day. You will plan, organize, and lead various activities such as arts and crafts, sports, educational games, and outdoor adventures, tailored to the campers interests and developmental needs. Your role will also include fostering social, emotional, and physical skill development, encouraging teamwork, communication, and problemsolving. Effective communication with campers, their families, and fellow staff members is essential for providing updates and addressing any concerns. Additionally, you will assist with administrative duties such as tracking attendance, reporting incidents, and ensuring that camp policies and procedures are followed. Job Requirements You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification. Ideally, you have prior experience working with children in a camp or educational setting, however, a strong passion for working with children and outdoor activities is key to success in the role. If you are 18 years of age or older, a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks upon hire is required. We are also looking for 3 professional or character references. Flexibility regarding assigned hours of work and the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers is required. The YMCAs Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) if any is considered in the decisionmaking process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment. The YMCAs Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Need help with your resume, improving your interview skills or finding the right career? Our Employment Advisors are here to support you in your job search. From exploring employment and training opportunities and preparing to re-enter the workforce, to helping you write effective resumes and prepare for interviews. Land Acknowledgement The Municipalities of Bruce and Grey Counties sit on the traditional territory of the Anishnabek Nation : The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. We give thanks to them, and to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Neyaashiinigmiing, as the traditional keepers of this land and water, and we also recognize the traditional homeland of the Metis Nation. Charitable registration number 11907 4995 RR0001 #J-18808-Ljbffr