Day Camp Assistant Director Job Etobicoke area,Ontario Canada,Child Care/Nanny

Responsibilities

include managing key administrative functions such as scheduling, reporting, communication, and other tasks essential to smooth camp operations. The Assistant Director also provides leadership continuity by acting as Camp Director when the Day Camp Director is off-site or absent.

In this role, you will:

Provide on-site leadership and supervision to camp staff through training, coaching, monitoring performance, and supporting staff to meet role expectations

Coordinate daily operations of the day camp program, including creating and completing setup and takedown checklists and designing schedules to ensure all camper groups participate in all activities outlined in program manuals

Monitor the delivery of safe, high-quality programs, ensuring staff have all necessary supplies and are incorporating Day Camp values beads daily

Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, including payroll paperwork, staff scheduling, camper attendance, parent communication, and YMCA visa reconciliation, and submit all required documents to Administrative Coordinator
-Staff & Camp Operations

Administer parent and staff communications by checking camp email and voicemail daily and responding to all inquiries promptly and courteously

Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, and actively participate to support the development of camp staff

Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, and contribute to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites

Act as a positive role model for campers and staff by embodying YMCA values, policies, procedures, Day Camp guidelines, and Ontario Camping Association standards

Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

Post-secondary education (or currently enrolled) preferred, or equivalent experience

Minimum 1-year experience in child-oriented programs, with camp-specific experience considered an asset

Experience working with children preferred

Supervisory experience an asset

Standard First Aid & CPR-C required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract

Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with families, staff, and volunteers

Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a group of children

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values

Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

YMCA

Competencies:

Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, , which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified…


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