The YMCA of Greater Saint John is working hard to address the critical issue’s facing the region: the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration, and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.
The Y team is a community of over 350 employees and 700 volunteers, offering a diverse set of programs at 19 locations within the city and surrounding municipalities. If you don’t have a Y story yet – now is your opportunity. We invite you to see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career, and your community.
Since 1928, Glenburn has been empowering youth through outdoor education, uninhibited creativity, skill development and communal living. Our mission is to strengthen today's youth by giving them the tools, confidence and compassion to become tomorrow's role models and leaders. YMCA Camp Glenburn is a non-denominational camp, open to all.
The Opportunity:
As part of the Resource Staff Team the Camp Coordinator will work with Camp Management in day to day office and administrative duties, organizing and participating in camp activities, managing camp communications and record keeping.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain regular camp office hours
- Work with Marketing Department to manage Glenburn social media and ensure weekly posts and communications
- Responsible for management of staff schedules.
- Responsible for managing Camp communications, including e-mail and phone as well as addressing parents concern in a timely and professional manner.
- Camper Communication: Ensure all mail and emails from parents are delivered to campers in on time
- Responsible for keeping records of staff and camper information.
- Responsible for managing camp lost and found. Work with Camp team to ensure no items are left behind and develop process weekly clean up, storage and communication of anything left behind.
- As a member of the Camp Glenburn Staff Team, the Camp Coordinator will be a positive role model for fellow staff, C.I.T's and campers in every aspect of camp life, being conscious of health, dress, speech, etiquette and relations with others.
- Assist in managing staff paperwork and other administrative duties.
- To assist in other Camp operations as requested by the Camp Director.
- To submit a final report to the Camp Director prior to the completion of the tenure.
- Understands and complies with Child Protection Practices.
- To strive to ensure that every child who attends Camp Glenburn is treated with respect, understanding and compassion.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ongoing or completed Bachelor's Degree, Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution.
- Previous experience in a Day Camp or Youth Program setting.
- Certification considered an asset: NLS , Waterfront Certification, Pleasure Craft Operator
- Mental Health First Aid Training or equivalent considered an asset.
- Valid Drivers License is an asset
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, site locations.
- Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
- An excellent team player able to share cooperative leadership with other staff.
- Strong communication, organizational, customer service skills, a team player.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Required:
- Candidates are required to provide full proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical certificate exempting them from the vaccine.
- Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letters and resumes. The YMCA of Greater Saint John appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
