Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

Position Description

Department: Child and Youth Services

Reports to: Recreational Specialist

Location: Hamilton, ON

Posting Date: Februray 13, 2023

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours a week

Start Date: May 22, 2023

End Date: August 25, 2023

• Creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow, ensuring the safety of children enrolled in the summer camps through direct supervision, and attendance protocols;
• Supervises and acts as a positive role model for children and youth at summer camps;
• Plans and delivers fun and age appropriate programs (science, cooking, arts, drama, sports, etc.) for children 4 to 12 years of age according to YWCA philosophy, working closely with the Recreational Specialist; Implements curriculum to meet the needs, interests and talents of all children;
• Fully participates in all camp activities with the children, including daily swim and special events;
• Recognizes the uniqueness and interests of all children and youth and assists them to successfully achieve their goals at camp;
• Updates, develops and ensures positive, professional communication with parents/families, community partners, the public, co-workers and other YWCA staff on an ongoing basis;
• Provides leadership and mentoring to Focus on Youth Students;
• Ensures the camp areas are kept clean and neat;
• Works with limited pieces of child and family confidential data, with duty to report;
• Ensures that written records are accurately documented and maintained including attendance records, symptoms of ill health, daily camp logs, etc.;
• Complies with the Child Care Early Years Act and YWCA Policies;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Support child care program with when needed;
• Participate in mandatory organizational and departmental trainings and meetings;
• Prepare snacks while adhering to the YWCA Hamilton Menu and Public Health guidelines;
• Must be able to supervise large groups of children during offsite excursions such as field trips and swimming; Participate in mandatory training;
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works up to a 37.50 hour work week;
• Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort: lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping;
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least 2 hours daily;
• May be exposed to heat, humidity or cold.

Qualifications

• High School diploma – 18 years or older;
• Experience in a licensed child care setting is an asset;
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with children;
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Health Child Development (PHCD) training is an asset;
• National Lifeguard Saving Society (NLS) Swimming Instructor certification is an asset;
• Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must provide a TB test, proof of Tetanus (within 10 years) and proof of MMR immunizations;
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.

This is a temporary summer position which is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Eligible applications must meet the following criteria of the program to be considered:

• Must be between the ages of 15-30 years on the first day of employment;
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada .

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton , we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Staff fitness, childcare and recreation discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!