Employment Type: Seasonal, Full Time
Start Date: April 25th, 2021
Location: Thorburn, Nova Scotia
Interested in joining our team as Outtripping Director?
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is on the lookout for a camp enthusiast to join our team as Outtripping Director at Big Cove Camp, located in Thorburn, Nova Scotia. All Applicants must be ready to begin and continue a journey of Building Healthy Communities through the Power of Belonging.
What We Do
Rooted in our core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Inclusiveness, since 1853 the YMCA has connected Nova Scotian’s to life-enhancing opportunities. As a non-profit charity, we provide vital services, such as Health, Employment, Childcare/ Camps, Immigrant Services, and Youth Development.
The Opportunity
Big Cove YMCA Camp is a residential summer camp for children aged 6–16 located in Thorburn, Nova Scotia. Big Cove is the oldest residential camp in Canada, founded by the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth in 1889. At camp, we believe that our exciting programs and dedicated staff are truly the pinnacle of the Big Cove Camp experience.
Our staff are not only leaders but friends, teachers and role models to all of our campers. Camp staff members are a dedicated group of responsible young adults carefully selected for their character, maturity, skills and sincere interest in the growth and development of youth.
The Outtripping Director is responsible for training staff in leading safe and responsible wilderness camping trips. The applicant must have extensive knowledge of wilderness camping, navigation, and risk management. During the summer, duties include co-ordinating outtripping schedules with leadership and camper groups, fixing and maintaining all outtripping gear, and ordering and packing food. This position is part of the resource team and is expected to participate with other program areas around camp when needed. The Outtripping Director will live on site throughout the camp season.
Qualifications
Must be 20 years of age by December 31, 2021
Minimum Qualifications: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and CPR-C, WHIMIS, Canadian Boating Licence
Recommended qualifications: NLS, Wilderness First Aid, Outdoor Council of Canada, Interpretive Guides Association, Paddle Canada Certification
Must have strong understanding of canoe tripping practices and tripping experience
Previous supervisory experience in a summer camp setting would be considered an asset as would experience instructing in a camp leadership program
We look forward to receiving your application!
Note: Successful candidates will be required to attend an intensive week long training program, provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training as well.
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We encourage all applicants to self-identify.
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