Day Camp Assistant Inclusion Coordinator - REF#1033

Opportunity: Day Camp Assistant Inclusion Coordinator

General Function: 

The Assistant Inclusion Coordinator will provide training, resources, strategies, and support to the Inclusion Counsellors located at each day camp site. They will act as the liaison between Inclusion Counsellors and parents/guardians and act as the Inclusion Coordinator’s designate when they are absent. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada 

• Leadership: Travel from site to site to offer direct support to each Inclusion Counsellor. Provide additional inclusion related training, resources, and behaviour strategies to Inclusion Counsellors and other staff. 

• Customer Service and Communication: Provide excellent customer service to all campers, parents/guardians, and service providers as a representative of the YMCA. Communicate regularly with On Site Supervisors to offer behaviour management and inclusion program support. 

• Administration: Act as the link between parents/guardians and Inclusion Counsellors. Ensure all necessary information in communicated between the two parties. Address all inclusion concerns as they arise. 

• Risk Management: Ensure all inclusion staff are trained in emergency procedures and have considered the barriers that exist/accommodations that may need to be made for their camper in case of an emergency. 

Competencies: 

• Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth. 

• Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction. 

•  Inclusiveness: Understands and commits to promoting equal opportunity and support for all children regardless of ability. 

• Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards. 

• Sense of Community: Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of community and responds to identified needs. 

•  Teamwork: Actively build teams and encourage open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness. 

•  Initiative: Seek and find solutions to problems without waiting for direction; identifies new ideas that will assist in achieving mission and strategic goals. 

• Quality Focus: Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior 

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Qualifications: 

• Standard First Aid and CPR C 

• Access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel 

• Experience delivering inclusion support and programming. Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to work with limited direct supervision. 

• Must be a minimum 18 years of age as of December 31, 2024  

• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Screening. Applicants are advised to begin the Criminal Record Check process early as it may take several weeks to obtain results. 

Salary: $690/week based on a five day work week  

Contract Dates: June 9th  to August 29th  (no work on July 1st or August 4th)