Outdoor Pursuits Staff

Requisition Number :
CMPOU004234
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Posted:
November 5, 2024
Part-Time
Locations Showing 1 location:

YMCA Camp Pine Crest
1090 Gullwing Lake Rd
Torrance, ON P0C, CAN
Pay within range based on years of directly transferable experience.
Daily Rate:
$106.67 - $125.00
Weekly Rate:
$640.00 - $750.00
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
Employment Type:
Seasonal Contract
Number of Vacancies:
1
Anticipated Start Date:
June 22, 2025
Deadline to Apply:
December 1, 2024, at 5:
00pm
Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team at 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.
The Outdoor Pursuits (OP) Staff will be helping with all parts of the OP building. This can include repairing, inventorying, and organizing gear, helping campers and participants pack food, and helping counselors plan routes. This role is to ensure that the OP Team has the hands and support they need for our tripping program to be as successful as possible.
In this role, you will:

Support the counseling staff in all areas while prepping for trips to ensure a safe and positive tripping experience for our campers.
Ensure a high level of programming for all camp participants.
Ensure the equipment and safety needs have been met through maintenance, inventory, and repair of equipment and following all safety protocols.
Continuously build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Act as a positive role model for all participants and fellow staff by embodying the values of the YMCA, following all YMCA camp guidelines, YMCA policies and procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
You bring:

Standard First Aid, CPR-C required by the first day of employment and valid until at least the last day of your contract.
NL is considered an asset.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid & Food Handler's Certificate considered an asset.
Experience canoe tripping and camping.
Experience repairing camping equipment considered an asset.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be authorized to work full-time hours (37.5 hours per week).
Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort:
lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending and stooping, pushing, carrying, and pulling.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and be adaptable to change.
Demonstrated organizational skills and detail-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and independently to achieve optimal collective results.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff, and volunteers.
Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff.
Ability to deliver feedback in a timely and constructive manner to participants.
Knowledge of canoe and kayak tripping, including White Water.
Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.
If you are interested in this position and do not possess the necessary certifications and require assistance in attaining them, please indicate in your cover letter. Certain certifications may be eligible for Financial Assistance through the YMCA of Greater Toronto or through referral to additional programs outside the YMCA that offer similar support. Eligibility is to be determined on an individual basis.
What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Focus on the health, safety, and well-being of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
YMCA Competencies:
Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.
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.
Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
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