Day Camp Archery Program Specialist

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: Various locations across the GTA

Work Hours: Part time hours in June for training, then up to 40 hours per week Monday – Friday starting June 23 until August 29, 2025

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract 

Number of Vacancies: 3

Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Day Camp Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

Day Camp Archery Program Specialists play an integral role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate in high-quality archery programming. As the Archery Program Specialist, you would be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the archery range/equipment and the direct program delivery of the archery program.

In this role, you will:   

• Support Camp Counsellors by leading high quality archery programming in line with program manuals and focuses on meeting expectations and program descriptions
• Monitor the safety of all archery activities and responds immediately to rectify any safety concerns; is proactive in their role in ensuring the archery environment is safe and organized
• Responsible for the set-up, take down, maintenance and organization of equipment
• Plan all archery program blocks in accordance with the program manuals, with a focus on skill progression in line with the skill button program
• Provide overall camp support by assisting with break coverage and filling in for absent staff
• Responsible for attending all staff trainings and meetings; arriving on time, and actively participating and contributing to the development of all camp staff
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are being followed and maintained and contribute to the cleaning, safety and maintenance to camp sites
• Act as a positive role model for the campers and fellow staff through embodying the YMCA values, policies and procedures, Day Camp conditions of employment/guidelines and the Ontario Camping Association standards

You bring:    

• Completed or currently enrolled in post-secondary education (preferred)
• Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certificate valid until the last day of contract
• Minimum 1-year experience working in a camp environment
• Experience with YMCA Day Camps an asset
• Experience leading recreation and/or archery programs is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment 
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication 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 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, famil