POSITION DATES:
May 1 - August 30, 2024

About YWCA TORONTO’s CAMP TAPAWINGO

Tap into a 93-year tradition of learning, adventure and fun.  For girls and gender-diverse children and youth 6-15 years of age, YWCA Toronto’s Camp Tapawingo can turn a summer experience into a summer of unique memories.  The relaxed atmosphere of a child and youth-focused setting creates the perfect environment for embarking on a camper’s journey to self-discovery, confidence and achievement.

We are excited to share that over the next five years, we plan to increase diversity, equity and inclusion within our services at Camp Tapawingo.  We aspire to be a camp that is representative of Toronto’s diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued.

Through active diversity outreach, partnerships, and camperships for families on lower incomes, we work to ensure that all experiences are positive and valuable.  We strive to be a community where individuals can relax and be their best selves.

YWCA Toronto’s Camp Tapawingo is currently recruiting applicants, ages 17 years old or older, for various positions.  All staff live at the camp on Georgian Bay near Parry Sound and work directly with children and youth in the following areas: swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, climbing, dance & drama, fitness sailing, nature activities, land sports, tripping, kayaking, guitar and mountain biking.  All specialty positions will start on June 16th, and all counsellor positions start on June 23rd.  All positions end on August 30th.  Compensation depends on the position and experience of the applicant.

For all camp positions, candidates are expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Understand and support the mission and beliefs of YWCA Toronto;
• Incorporate principles of anti-oppression and equity at YWCA Toronto;
• Demonstrate respect, consideration and acceptance of the opinions of others while expressing their own expertise and effectively utilizing relevant resources and specialists;
• Consistently collaborate with team members, sharing ideas and differences openly;
• Be receptive to new ideas and adapt to change as necessary;
• Set goals, prioritize tasks and carry out responsibilities to achieve quality results;
• Take action to avoid or solve problems and create opportunities for positive change;

Current Available Positions

Section Head- Camper Services (1 position)

The successful candidate is responsible for campers, programs and staff in one section and teaches in an activity as assigned to help with program implementation as required in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.

The candidate should have:

• Currently in grade 12 or attending post-secondary education
• Experience working with children and youth in a variety of settings
• Must have a teachable skill area of the areas taught at the camp
• Appropriate certificates must be held where waterfront activities are designated as skills areas (minimum Bronze Cross)
• Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality
• Commitment to working with diverse people in a respectful and inclusive manner