Wilderness Coordinator

Full Time

Camp Stephens, Lake of the Woods, Kenora, Ontario (Live on Site)

May 31-September 5, 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 Wilderness Coordinator, you will provide leadership on the planning and implementation of the trail program.

Are you the right fit?

• Provide leadership and role modeling to all employees and volunteers
• Manage and assign wilderness trip routes and logistics
• Ensure camping industry and Y safety standards and policies are implemented and practised
• Assist in the hiring, training, supervising and evaluation of all wilderness staff
• Manage wilderness program budget
• 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

Submit your cover letter and resume by February 12, 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.