Day Camp Counsellor

YMCA - YWCA of Winnipeg

Overview

Summer (July 6 -Sept 4, 2026)

Term Position, Monday-Friday-up to 40 hours/week

Various Locations:

Elmwood-Kildonan Community Hub, 454 Kimberly Ave.

South Community Hub, 5 Fermor Ave.

West Portage Community Hub, 3550 Portage Ave.

Downtown Community Hub, 301 Vaughan St.

Do you love working with children? Want to help provide a memorable spring break and summer experience for every child? We offer a positive, safe and friendly environment. As a day camp counsellor, you will be a strong role model providing leadership while emphasizing fun, fitness, skill development and health and well-being in a wide variety of activities.

Why work at the Y?

You make a difference in a kid’s life every day
Complimentary individual Y membership
Great people and dynamic work environment
Super rewarding job, helping kids have a remarkable day camp experience
We are awesome!

Are you the right fit?

Enjoy working with children/youth ages 4-16
Assist in development/delivery and supervision of children’s programs and activities
Ability to lead, encourage and engage camper participation in daily activities
Able to build positive relationships and provide ongoing communication/leadership with campers, families, staff and volunteers

Locations:

Elmwood-Kildonan (EK) Community Hub
454 Kimberly Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2K0X8, CAN

South Community Hub
5 Fermor Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2M0Y1, CAN

West Portage Community Hub
3550 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3K0Z8, CAN

Downtown Community Hub
301 Vaughan St
Winnipeg, MB R3B2N7, CAN

Qualifications

What else do you need?

Minimum 16 years of age
Standard First Aid and CPR C
Strong communication and problem solving/decision making skills
Experience working with children

Company Information

Documents Required for this Application

Resume, Cover Letter

Job Details

Application End Date
Job Category
Student Job Board
Area of Interest
Human Resources
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Job Location
Several Locations - See the Overview Section