Natural Arts and Crafts Program Head

Pay within range based on years of directly transferrable experience

Daily Rate : $110.00 - $130.00 Weekly Rate : $660.00 - $780.00

Location : YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer)

Work Hours : Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday – Sunday, with days off predetermined by supervisor

Employment Type : Seasonal Contract

Number of Vacancies : 1

Anticipated Start Date : June 14, 2026

Deadline to Apply : November 30, 2025 at 5 : 00pm

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team a YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings.

The Natural Arts & Crafts Program Head oversees the daily operation of the NAC program, ensuring the effective delivery of Pine Crest programming across a variety of artistic mediums, with a focus on developing sustainable resources for the area. This role manages the program space, maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards. The NAC Program Head actively supports Counsellors in delivering high-quality cabin programs, promotes engaging programming throughout camp, and collaborates with the program team to plan and execute regularly scheduled special events during each session.

In this role, you will :

• Plan and lead natural arts & crafts skills programs for cabins and leadership participants, teaching campers about various mediums of art through safe, engaging, and fun programming
• Work with the Program Coordinator and other Program Heads to plan and coordinate all camp activities, section nights, and special events
• Provide leadership to YMCA staff by ensuring they understand how to contribute to a safe and positive program experience and relay any concerns to the Program Director promptly
• Monitor the safety and consistency of all natural arts & crafts programs, maintain the program area and inventory, and proactively address any safety or organizational concerns
• Supervise participants and staff during programming and oversee staff facilitation of NAC programs
• Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time, including all paperwork associated with running NAC programs and other duties delegated by the Program Coordinator
• Continuously build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Act as a positive role model for children, youth, and staff by embodying YMCA values, Camp Pine Crest guiding principles, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

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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 .

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