Camp Program Manager - Fallis, Canada - YWCA Edmonton

YWCA Edmonton

Verified Company

Fallis, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is an expert at delivering programs, and has a high level of expertise in all of the program areas at Camp Yowochas.

The Program Manager works with all of the groups during the Outdoor Education and summer season to understand their needs and develop programs to meet their expectations as well as supporting and supervising staff to ensure best practice is being used in all program areas.

The Program Manager will work alongside the assistant manager to ensure groups are scheduled without conflicts.
This position is full time with shared accommodation and partial board provided

Major Responsibilities:

Program Planning _
Orient all user groups to Camp Yowochas, develop schedules and provides pre

- and post-camp support to user groups

Assist program staff and volunteer committees in their program planning roles
Provide technical expertise in all program areas
Program Delivery_
Participate in Program delivery approximately eight days per month (September to June)
Oversee delivery of entire outdoor education program
The Program Manager will be the first of the management team to be assigned to work groups. Assistant manager second and Senior Manager third when required.
Oversee delivery of summer specialty programs (Voyageurs and Counsellors-InTraining)
Provide daytoday supervision and direction for program delivery, ensuring all programs are delivered to Camp Yowochas standards
Program Evaluation_
Participate in program evaluation and creation of program development goals
Program Development_
Develop new program options to offer at Camp Yowochas as directed
Program Maintenance and Logistics_
Ensure the site, equipment and supplies are maintained in a safe and ready condition under the direction of the Operations Manager
Direct program staff in their program maintenance and logístical roles
Ensure proper recording and control of all program supplies and equipment
Make recommendations for the purchase of program supplies and equipment, and make purchases as directed
Arrange logistics for all programs
Human Resources_
Supervise Outdoor Programmers and summer specialty program staff
Be a member of the staff recruitment and selection team
Be a member of the summer staff training team
Be a lead member of the OE staff training team alongside the assistant manager
Ensure all program staff maintain current certifications
Provide performance appraisals for program staff: informally (verbally) once per month and formally (written) at the end of each staff member's term
Coach and discipline staff members with assistance from the center Senior Manager
Administration_
Assist in center administration as needed
Prepare written materials as needed (lesson plans, et cetera)
Develop the monthly work schedule for program staff members and assist in keeping personnel records
Marketing and Promotion_
Provide excellent customer service
Assist in the implementation of marketing and promotion plans, as directed
Serve as a member of the Camp Yowochas Senior Management Team_
Adhere to the staff code of conduct and personnel policies
Assist in development and implementation of camp plans: marketing, promotion, budget, capital, work, fundraising, business, program, risk management, staff development
Act as site supervisor as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned and required

Qualifications Required:

Proven supervisory skills (minimum one year, or two summers)
Three years program planning and delivery experience
Experience and/or certification or willingness to obtain certification in all program activities offered by Camp Yowochas (e.g. Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Kayaking, Ropes Courses, Environmental Education, Leadership Development), National Lifeguard Service is preferred
Experience with residential summer camp
Current Standard First Aid and CPR and Pleasure Craft Operator's Card
On site shared residence is a requirement of this position
Evening and weekend work is a requirement
Hours of work will vary with registered programming

Work Environment

Camp Yowochas is a year round center located 80km west of Edmonton on Lake Wabamun
On site residence is a requirement of this position, accordingly, room and partial board are provided. For more details regarding living on site policies refer to Camp Yowochas Guidelines for Behaviour.
On site on call duty is a requirement of this position. It is a shared responsibility among the Camp Yowochas Management team.
Your accommodation must be maintained in accordance with Camp Yowochas living on site policies
Evening and weekend work is a requirement
Hours of work will vary with registered programming

- when working with user groups, program hours are usually 7:45am to 9:00pm.

Salary:
$28,800.00 per year

Benefits: