Inclusion Camp Counsellor - Neighbourhood Day Camps; Seasonal

Inclusion Camp Counsellor - Neighbourhood Day Camps (Seasonal)

Job Category: Recreational Education

Requisition Number: INCLU
001727

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• Posted:
  November 26, 2025
• Part-Time
• Rate: $17.60 CAD per hour

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Multiple Locations - Ottawa, ON, CAN

The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address critical social needs in our community.

We are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.

Are you looking to use your skills and unique gifts to make a real difference in your community? The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. The YMCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities. Whether you are starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, you will find many exciting opportunities to achieve your personal and career goals.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy from June 2026.

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

• Free YMCA gym membership;
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps).

Reporting to the Camper Care Specialist – Y NDC, the Inclusion Camp Counsellor – Y NDC provides 1-on-1 support to children and youth aged 4 to 12 with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, and support to other counsellors with other groups of children and youth. The Inclusion Camp Counsellor – Y NDC ensures that children and teens have a positive experience leading to personal growth through fun and rewarding recreation and sport programs.

This position fosters self‑esteem; problem solving and conflict resolution skills in program participants while working to create an atmosphere of safety, belonging and positive development in accordance with Y policies and procedures.

• Clarence-Rockland YMCA
• Downtown Ottawa & Taggart Family YMCA
• Neighbourhood of Barrhaven
• Neighbourhood of Stittsville
• Neighbourhood of Ottawa South or Orleans

• Providing 1-on-1 support to children and youth with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
• Incorporating inclusive programming, allowing for children and youth of all abilities to participate.
• Supervising program participants as they engage in recreational activities.
• Ensuring that children and youth have a positive experience through fun and rewarding recreation and sport programs.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of program participants.
• Performing some housekeeping responsibilities, like sanitisation of equipment, cleaning program areas, etc.

At the YMCA of the National Capital Region, we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

• Ability to work in English
• Bilingualism is an asset

• General experience working in a day camp or overnight camp setting is an asset
• Ability to provide behaviour management support to campers
• Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution, and relationship building skills
• Ability to maintain calm demeanour in stressful situations
• Abilit…