Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience
Daily Rate: $118.31 - $133.19 Weekly Rate: $709.86 - $799.14
Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)
Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday, with days off predetermined by supervisor
Employment Type: Seasonal Contract (Existing Vacancy)
Anticipated Start Date: June 7, 2026
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!
YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings.
The Counselling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of camper programs while ensuring a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate environment for all participants. The role provides leadership, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to Counsellors and MACKs, supporting staff development, performance management, and program quality throughout the summer. Counselling Supervisors are directly involved in daily cabin programming and collaborate with other camp departments to address challenges, maintain communication, and prioritize camper care. The position includes supervising camper activities, resolving escalated incidents, and supporting day-to-day program execution while fostering positive relationships with campers, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
In this role, you will:
- Plan and facilitate section nights and cabin programs for campers within the assigned group to ensure meaningful and engaging experiences
- Provide leadership to camp staff by training, coaching, motivating, monitoring performance, and conducting mid- and end-of-summer performance appraisals to ensure staff meet expectations and camp objectives
- Build and maintain positive relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners to foster collaboration and a sense of community
- Oversee the overall care, safety, and well-being of campers within the group, including during out-trips
- Supervise and support assigned Counsellors and MACKs by actively engaging in their programming throughout the summer
- Help manage and resolve escalating camper conflicts in a timely and constructive manner
- Organize, distribute, and collect Camper Experience Forms, Parent Letters, Post Cards, and Birthday Cards to maintain effective communication and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
You bring:
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification
- National Lifeguarding Certification
- ACCT Level 2 Ropes certification considered an asset
- Minimum three years of counselling or directly related experience working with children and youth
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays is required
- Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve collective results
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers
- Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both new and experienced staff
- Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner
- Minimum 19 years of age by the start of contract
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging
If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for Financial Assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto, or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis.
What you need to succeed:
- Commitment to the YMCA’s 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, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, 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 jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y).
Joining the Y means contributing to 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. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together (https://www.ymcagta.org/strategic-plan), which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here (https://ymcagta.org/Join-Our-Team/police-records-check).
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
Check out the next steps in our recruitment process (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y#interview) and see what others are saying (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/work-at-the-y#diversity) about working at the YMCA.
