Day Camp Lifeguard Counsellor - REF#1011

Opportunity: Day Camp Lifeguard Counsellor (Orillia)

General Function:  

Lifeguard Counsellors are responsible for facilitating safe, fun and engaging water based activities. They deliver daily programming, ensure camper safety and wellbeing, and provide quality care and supervision for their group of 10 campers. Lifeguard Counsellors are fun, creative, caring and energetic. In this role staff will be required to work 7:00-3:00pm, 8:30-4:30pm, or 10:00-6:00pm. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Programming: Lead and participate in all programs with campers each day. Facilitate water based programming including swim, canoeing and kayaking. Modify programming to fit the age and skill level of all participants. Ensure all waterfront equipment is properly stored and well maintained.  

• Camper Care: Interact with all campers in a positive and supportive manner in line with the Healthy Childhood Development frameworks. Be a role model for safety and take responsibility for the supervision and security of all participants in your care at all times. 

• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to all campers, parents/guardians, and service providers as a representative of the YMCA. Demonstrate a strong support of and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA of Canada. 

• Administration: Ensure that waterfront areas and activities meet all safety requirements. Complete all necessary paperwork (site checks, program paperwork, incident reports, staff meetings, and parent feedback).  

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.  

Qualifications:  

• Standard First Aid and CPR C 

• National Lifeguard certification 

• Experience lifeguarding, canoeing, kayaking, and working with children. 

• Must be a minimum 16 years of age as on December 31, 2025.  

• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Screening for those 18+ years of age. Applicants are advised to begin the Criminal Record Check process early as it may take several weeks to obtain results. 

Salary: $665/week based on a five day work week 

Contract Dates: June 23rd to August 29th (no work on July 1st or August 4th)