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Job Summary Hourly Rate: $18.00 Check out the YMCAs total compensation package! Location: Various locations across the GTA Work Hours: Parttime hours in June for training, then up to 40 hours per week Monday Friday starting June22 until September4,2026 Employment Type: Seasonal Contract (Existing Vacancy) Number of Vacancies: 30 Anticipated Start Date: June1,2026 Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work! The Role The Inclusion Counsellor plays a key role in ensuring a meaningful and inclusive camp experience for campers and volunteers with developmental or behavioural needs. Counsellors are assigned to children requiring additional support to ensure they are fully integrated into a camper group and can participate positively regardless of ability level. Working closely with the Day Camp team, the Inclusion Counsellor helps identify resources, adapt activities, advocate for participants needs, and contribute to an inclusive camp environment. The role also collaborates with families and the Day Camp team to foster an environment that promotes safety, belonging, and personal growth. In this role, you will: Get to know campers and their interests and needs, and deliver activities in alignment with program manuals to promote engagement and success in their registered program Be flexible and adaptable while working with different campers throughout the summer, including at neighbouring camp sites Actively engage and participate in all camp programs and placement areas with campers Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs with the camper group, including recreational swimming Participate in parent and guardian communication prior to camper arrival and throughout the week to support families and caregivers and ensure a positive camper experience Provide overall camp support by assisting with break coverage and filling in for absent staff when not providing onetoone support Build and maintain positive relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners to enhance program quality and collaboration Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, contributing to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, and actively contribute to the development of camp staff Act as a positive role model for campers and staff by embodying YMCA values, policies, procedures, Day Camp guidelines, and Ontario Camping Association standards Perform other duties as assigned You bring: Standard First Aid and CPRC required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract or equivalent experience Postsecondary education in a related field, such as Personal Support Worker, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Ontario Certified Teacher, Resource Teacher, Social Work, Developmental Support, Educational Assistant, Recreation and Leisure, or training in psychology and experience working with children and adults with differing abilities and diagnoses Minimum one year of experience working with children or youth with disabilities or additional needs Transportation (car, public transport) to nearby camp locations Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and independently to achieve optimal collective results Demonstrated ability to multitask and adapt to change Welldeveloped interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff Excellent communication skills Minimum age of 18 years old by the first day of camp Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging What you need to succeed: Commitment to the YMCAs Mission, Vision and Values Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs, including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, RelationshipBuilder, ImprovementOrientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter Why work for the YMCA? The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. Experience working at the YMCA includes: Over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Our 20252030 strategic plan, ''''Greater Together,'''' focuses on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and removal of barriers to employment. Equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified candidates, including racialised people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. We invite you to let us know if you need accommodations in the recruitment process. For safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on a Police Records Check and a Vulnerable Police Records Check within the first four months and every three years thereafter. COVID19 vaccination or a valid medical or Human Rights Coderelated exemption is required before the start date. The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, but we can contact only those selected for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr