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Hourly Rate: $18.00 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!
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Location: Various locations across the GTA
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Work Hours: Part time hours in June for training, then up to 40 hours per week Monday – Friday starting June 22 until September 4, 2026
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Employment Type: Seasonal Contract (Existing Vacancy)
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Number of Vacancies: 3
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Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026
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Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
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Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!
The Archery Program Head is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality archery programming in alignment with established program manuals and skill progression standards. The role provides guidance and support to camp staff while ensuring a safe and well-organized environment for all participants. Administrative and operational duties include maintaining and organizing equipment, supporting overall camp activities, and contributing to staff development through participation in training and meetings. Through consistent leadership and hands-on support, the role ensures a safe, engaging, and educational archery experience for all campers.
In this role, you will:
- Plan all archery program blocks in accordance with program manuals, focusing on skill progression and alignment with the skill button program
- Support Camp Counsellors by leading high-quality archery programming that meets program expectations and descriptions
- Monitor the safety of all archery activities and respond immediately to address any safety concerns, maintaining a safe and organized environment
- Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained, and contribute to the cleaning, safety, and maintenance of camp sites
- Set up, take down, maintain, and organize archery equipment efficiently
- Provide overall camp support by assisting with break coverage and filling in for absent staff
- Attend all staff trainings and meetings, arrive on time, and actively participate to contribute to the development of camp staff
- 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 (completed or enrolled preferred) or equivalent experience
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of the contract
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a camp environment
- Experience with YMCA Day Camps considered an asset
- Experience leading recreation and/or archery programs considered an asset
- 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 here.
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, Greater Together, 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 candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
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