Camp Wilderness Guide, Camping and Outdoor - Dunrobin, Canada - YMCA Ottawa

YMCA Ottawa

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Dunrobin, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position:
Camp Wilderness Guide, Camping and Outdoor Education (Camp Otonabee)

Location: 1620 Sixth Line Rd RR #1, Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0

Type:
Casual, part-time contract, half day rate of $77.60 and a daily rate of $155.25.

Preferred start date:
Thursday, Jun 01, 2023

Closing date:
Friday, Jun 23, 2023

Overview:

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of the National Capital Region responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide lasting solutions.

Serving thousands of people across our region annually, we are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

Working for the Y

Are you looking to use your skills and unique gifts to make a real difference in your community? The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated.

The YMCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Whether you are starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, you will find many exciting opportunities to achieve your personal and career goals.

Some of the benefits of working for the Y include:

What we offer

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults and families.

Our competitive wage and benefit package includes:

Free Y membership.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program

What you offer?

Reporting to the Camp Director, the Otonabee Summer Wilderness Guide implements and facilitates the delivery of quality recreational programs, services and experiences to children and youth aged 4 to 16 enrolled at Camp Otonabee.

The Wilderness Guide ensures that children and youth have a positive experience leading to personal growth through fun and rewarding recreation in the backcountry.

This position fosters self-esteem as well as problem solving and conflict resolution skills in program participants, while working to create an atmosphere of safety, belonging and positive development in accordance with Y policies and procedures.

The Wilderness Guide presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times, and ensures excellent customer service is provided to members and participants by proactively addressing concerns or issues and escalating them to the Camp Director, as necessary.

This position ensures that health and safety regulations and YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures are upheld.

The Wilderness Guide adheres to and ensures that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region are conveyed to members, staff and volunteers with every interaction.

The Wilderness Guide will be responsible for the setup, take down and supervision of program areas while in the back-country and onsite at Camp Otonabee.

The Wilderness Guide will function as a team member and will lead program delivery for a group of campers.

Some of the tasks of this position include:

Responsible for the setup, take down and supervision of program areas while in the back-country and onsite at Camp Otonabee.
Function as a team member and will lead program delivery for a group of campers

- position ensures that health and safety regulations and YMCA policies and procedures are upheld.

Perform some housekeeping responsibilities sanitation of equipment, cleaning program areas, etc.
Assist in set up and take down of program areas and equipment while in the backcountry and at Camp Otonabee
Participate in swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, horsebackriding and other activities

What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?

At YMCA of the National Capital Region, we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

Language

Ability to work in English
Bilingualism an asset

Experience, Skills, and Abilities

Current National Lifeguard Certification and/or Bronze Cross
Current Standard First Aid & CPR "C" certification
Paddle Canada, Swift Water Rescue, or other relevant certifications are strongly considered as assets for this position
Welldeveloped interpersonal, conflict resolution skills and relationship building skills
Ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with children, members, staff and volunteers
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