Employment
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford Day Camps employs over 150 staff each summer to work at our 8 day camp locations throughout Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford and Flamborough.
Working for YMCA Day Camps can provide you with a valuable employment experience and help build skills like: working with children, delivering safe, quality programming, communicating with parents, problem solving, team work and collaboration, and MUCH MUCH MORE!
Camp Locations
Hamilton Downtown YMCA (79 James St South, Hamilton)
Allan A. Greenleaf School (211 Parkside Dr, Waterdown)
Tansley Woods (1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington)
Ron Edwards YMCA (500 Drury Lane, Burlington)
Brantford Family YMCA (143 Wellington St, Brantford)
Ryerson Heights Elementary (33 Dowden Ave, Brantford)
Christie Conservation Area (Camp Chippewa) - bussing provided for all staff and children to/from camp
When to Apply
Returning staff - December 2009
New senior staff (site directors, area heads, program director) - January-February 2010
New camp staff - February-May 2010
Positions Available
All available summer camp positions are outlined below. Job descriptions will be linked as they become available.
Join a team where memories and friendships are made!
All positions for the Day Camp Season 2010 have been filled
**Those positions in red have been filled.**
Senior Staff Positions (begin May 25, 2010):
Site Director - Outdoor sites (Chippewa and Specialty Chippewa)
Site Director - Helping Hands (Special Needs Integration)
Site Director - Indoor sites (Allan A. Greenleaf, Hamilton Downtown, Tansley Woods, Ron Edwards, Brantford)
Area Head - Outdoor sites (Chippewa)
Program Director (Tansley Woods and Specialty Chippewa)
Staff Positions (Training in May/June, positions start end of June):
Hamilton YMCA
Sports Counselors
Jr. Sports Counselors
Stepping Stones Counselors
Camper Support
Allan A. Greenleaf School
Sports Counselors
Jr. Sports Counselors
Tansley Woods
KidVenture Counselors
Sports Counselors
Stepping Stones Counselors
Camper Support
Ron Edwards YMCA
Camp Chippewa - General
Camp Counselors
Camper Support
Office Administration
Program Specialists (Arts and Crafts, Canoeing, Archery)
Site Support and Maintenance
Waterfront Lifeguards
Camp Chippewa - Specialty
Fundamentals Counselors
Eco Explorers Counselors
Leader-In-Training Counselors
Canoe Camp Counselors
Program Specialist (Canoeing)
Helping Hands - Special Needs Integration
How to Apply
Please forward your cover letter (please indicate position/program/location preferences, previous experience, and summary of qualifications) and resume to:
Samantha Tubman
Director of Day Camping
905-529-7102 ext 5012
Mail or drop off to: 79 James Street South, Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z1
E-mail: samantha_tubman@ymca.ca
Fax: YMCA Day Camping, 905-317-4917
Thank you to all applicants who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
