Camper Care Manager

Camper Care Manager

Req #609

Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada

Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for a Camper Care Manager to join our team of committed professionals. This full-time summer contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s YMCA John Island Camp location in Spanish, Ontario.

Under the leadership of the Director of John Island Camp, the Camper Care Manager is responsible for the mental and emotional wellbeing of all campers throughout their time in programs at John Island Camp. They are responsible for assisting counsellors to support campers with behavioural challenges and stepping in when homesickness is affecting a camper.

• Conduct well-being check-ins with campers
• Assess all mental and emotional well-being needs on site along with treatment in consultation with the on-call physician
• Work collaboratively with the Wellness Manager and counsellors to ensure that camper mental and emotional needs are met
• Support campers in managing homesickness
• Manage crisis situations and provide mental health first aid as required
• Provide training and support in behaviour management
• Work collaboratively to ensure safety and training needs are met in terms of behaviour management
• Maintain documentation and summary reports for well-being check-ins and Wellness Centre visits
• Perform cleaning tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the Wellness Centre

• Diploma or Certificate in Child and Youth Development, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Mental Health and Addictions, or working towards obtaining any of these or related credentials
• Experience with behaviour management, providing mental and emotional care to camper aged children and young adults, and promoting health and wellness related engagement while at camp
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Crisis management and mental health first aid skills
• Knowledge in common strategies to manage homesickness and well-being in a camp setting
• Solid knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards and regulations
• Current and Satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of: Personnel Committee

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require a copy of your World Education Services documents (WES) along with your credentials. If you do not have a WES document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. Applications submitted without a WES document will not be considered.

Job Family: Outdoor Education & Camping Services
Pay Type: Salary