YMCA Summer Camp Leaders

Come join our team of Summer Camp Leaders! We are building a team of leaders for our YMCA Summer Day Camps that operate July 6 - August 21. Spend 3-7 weeks of your summer running a fun program and making a difference in the lives kids aged 6-13! Each week you will be scheduled at one of 2 camps, located either at the Downtown YMCA or at Blackstrap Lake, with busing provided to & from Blackstrap from various areas around Saskatoon.

Position Title: Summer Day Camp Leader

Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Flexible weeks

Start Date: June 20, 2026

End Date: August 21, 2026

Minimum: 3 weeks of work

Starting Wage: $16.50/hr

About YMCA of Saskatoon:

Mission:  To ignite life-enhancing opportunities and to strengthen the foundations of our community by being an organization that nurtures health, wellness and a collective sense of community.

Vision:  To become the leading charitable provider of health and wellness programs, family-centred activities and childcare in our community.

Values:  Respect – Responsibility – Caring – Honesty – Inclusiveness

Position: YMCA Blackstrap & Super Summer Day Camp Leader

Camp Leaders are at the heart of the camp experience! In this role, you’ll support a group of campers through daily activities, help with set-up and clean-up, ensure everyone’s safety, and create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive camp environment. You’ll work closely with the Camp Coordinators to deliver engaging programs and keep each day running smoothly. Camp Leaders must be available for a minimum of three full weeks of camp (out of seven total weeks). 

The Role of the Day Camp Leader is to:

• Deliver programs that align with YMCA day camp objectives for participants at Blackstrap Camp and Super Summer Camp (Downtown YMCA)
• Bring energy, dedication, and enthusiasm to the role, with a commitment to high-quality service
• Adapt positively to change and remain flexible in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, and welcome feedback as an opportunity for learning and growth
• Support and reflect the YMCA’s mission, vision, and core values in your work and interaction

Responsibilities:

• Be punctual, reliable, and committed to scheduled shifts
• Participate in required staff training (June 20, July 2, July 3), complete the YMCA of Canada Child Safeguarding Course (online), and take part in the staff clean-up day (August 21),
• Provide fun, positive, and engaging leadership that helps campers have a safe and memorable camp experience
• Act as a caring role model and mentor by creating a welcoming, supportive environment where campers feel safe to try new things, build friendships, and take positive risks
• Follow and support all bus rules and procedures, including supervising children at your bus stop until they are safely reunited with their caregivers
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with campers, families, and staff, and maintain regular communication with Camp Coordinators and the Camp Manager
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by consistently following YMCA policies and procedures
• Help maintain clean, safe, and well-organized program spaces
• Complete all required daily paperwork accurately, including sign-in/sign-out sheets and any behaviour or incident reports
• Be flexible, as occasional overtime may be required
• Support the team by assisting with other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Previous experience working with children or youth, with positive references
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults
• Comfortable in the water and able to supervise or participate in swimming activities with children
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification is an asset

For more information on YMCA of Saskatoon’s Summer Day Camps, see https://ymcasaskatoon.org/camps/

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