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Camp Stephens - Assistant Wilderness Coordinator
Overview
JOIN THE YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG!
Assistant Wilderness Coordinator, Full Time
Camp Stephens, Lake of the Woods, Kenora, Ontario (Live on Site)
June 27–August 28, 2021
Please note that the date for resuming Camp Stephens operations remains unknown at this time.
Public health restrictions and/or operational requirements may prevent our re-opening in 2021.
Do you love working with children? Want to help provide a high quality camp experience for every child? Excited about spending your Spring and Summer on an island in beautiful Lake of the Woods? Camp Stephens provides a unique opportunity for everyone. As the Assistant Wilderness Coordinator you will provide leadership on the planning and implementation of the trail program.
Why work at the Y?
• Great people and work environment with an amazing view
• Complimentary Y individual membership
• Many opportunities for growth and advancement
• Super rewarding job, helping kids connect with nature
• We are awesome!
Qualifications
Are you the right fit?
• Provide leadership and role modeling to all employees and volunteers
• Manage and assign wilderness trip routes and logistics for trips from 1 to 5 nights in length
• Ensure camping industry and Y safety standards and policies are implemented and practiced
• Assist in the training, supervising and evaluation of all wilderness staff
• Manage equipment and food supply inventory
• Ensure tripping equipment remains in excellent working condition
What else do you need?
• Minimum Class 5F License or equivalent
• 40 hour Wilderness First Aid & CPR Level C
• Bronze Cross
• Prior experience leading trips
Assets:
• National Lifeguard (NL)
• Paddle Canada Certification
• Paddle Canada Instructor (Canoe Tripping or Moving Water)
• Food Handler’s Certificate
Contact
Submit your cover letter and resume by March 19, 2021 to: mat.klachefsky@ymanitoba.ca
The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.