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Come join our team of Summer Camp Leaders! We are building a team of leaders for our YMCA Summer Day Camps that operate July 6 - August 21. Spend 3-7 weeks of your summer running a fun program and making a difference in the lives kids aged 6-13! Each week you will be scheduled at one of 2 camps, located either at the Downtown YMCA or at Blackstrap Lake, with busing provided to & from Blackstrap from various areas around Saskatoon. Position Title: Summer Day Camp Leader Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Flexible weeks Start Date: June 20, 2026 End Date: August 21, 2026 Minimum: 3 weeks of work Starting Wage: $16.50/hr About YMCA of Saskatoon: Mission: To ignite life-enhancing opportunities and to strengthen the foundations of our community by being an organization that nurtures health, wellness and a collective sense of community. Vision: To become the leading charitable provider of health and wellness programs, familycentred activities and childcare in our community. Values: Respect Responsibility Caring Honesty Inclusiveness Position: YMCA Blackstrap & Super Summer Day Camp Leader Camp Leaders are at the heart of the camp experience! In this role, youll support a group of campers through daily activities, help with setup and cleanup, ensure everyones safety, and create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive camp environment. Youll work closely with the Camp Coordinators to deliver engaging programs and keep each day running smoothly. Camp Leaders must be available for a minimum of three full weeks of camp (out of seven total weeks). The Role of the Day Camp Leader is to: Deliver programs that align with YMCA day camp objectives for participants at Blackstrap Camp and Super Summer Camp (Downtown YMCA)Bring energy, dedication, and enthusiasm to the role, with a commitment to highquality serviceAdapt positively to change and remain flexible in a dynamic, evolving environmentWork collaboratively as part of a team, and welcome feedback as an opportunity for learning and growthSupport and reflect the YMCAs mission, vision, and core values in your work and interaction Responsibilities: Be punctual, reliable, and committed to scheduled shiftsParticipate in required staff training (June 20, July 2, July 3), complete the YMCA of Canada Child Safeguarding Course (online), and take part in the staff cleanup day (August 21),Provide fun, positive, and engaging leadership that helps campers have a safe and memorable camp experienceAct as a caring role model and mentor by creating a welcoming, supportive environment where campers feel safe to try new things, build friendships, and take positive risksFollow and support all bus rules and procedures, including supervising children at your bus stop until they are safely reunited with their caregiversCommunicate clearly and respectfully with campers, families, and staff, and maintain regular communication with Camp Coordinators and the Camp ManagerEnsure the safety and wellbeing of all participants by consistently following YMCA policies and proceduresHelp maintain clean, safe, and wellorganized program spacesComplete all required daily paperwork accurately, including signin/signout sheets and any behaviour or incident reportsBe flexible, as occasional overtime may be requiredSupport the team by assisting with other duties as needed Qualifications: Current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector ScreeningPrevious experience working with children or youth, with positive referencesStrong communication skills with both children and adultsComfortable in the water and able to supervise or participate in swimming activities with childrenCurrent Standard First Aid and CPR certification is an asset For more information on YMCA of Saskatoons Summer Day Camps, see #J-18808-Ljbffr