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YMCA Wanakita - Fall Outdoor Centre Program Instructor
posted by YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford - Camp Wanakita on 09/21/2011
Fall Outdoor Centre Program Instructor (Seasonal Contract)
YMCA Wanakita
1883 Koshlong Lake Road, Haliburton ON, K0M 1S0
Rate
of Pay: $92.50/day
Placement: August 29th - October 24th, 2011
*days of work are dependent on group bookings
Overview:
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA's determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.
This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Respect, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.
YMCA Wanakita, located in the Haliburton Highlands on Koshlong Lake, is the four season YMCA Camp and Outdoor Centre for the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford. Situated 2½ hours north of Toronto on a beautiful forested 1000 acre site, Wanakita currently operates (for the 10 weeks in and around July and August) as a summer residential children's camp for 7-16 year olds, a summer day camp for 5-14 year olds and a summer family camp. From September to June, Wanakita becomes an Outdoor Education, Recreation and Retreat Centre for schools, colleges, universities, families, adults, businesses, clubs and other special interest groups. Wanakita currently serves over 150 different groups annually.
The site has recently been under expansion and renovation and now includes over 130 buildings and has accommodation and dining for up to 600 during the summer to 250 in winter; programs and equipment for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, high/low ropes courses, wilderness and environmental activities, crafts, performing arts and more. Also included is a newly developed 25 km trail system. With expansion, Wanakita has introduced 9 new Summer Family Camp weeks with over 400 families attending and serves and involves over 11,500 participants a year and with expansion will move to 14,000 annually. Currently employed are 12 full time staff with seasonal staff support ranging from 12 - 180 employees. Over 250 volunteers/ year are also involved.
Nature & Scope:
The Fall Outdoor Centre Program Instructor is a seasonal position responsible for delivering recreational and educational programs throughout the season (August 29th - October 24th, 2011). The instructor is primarily responsible for the set-up and delivery of programs (canoeing, kayaking, high ropes, initiatives, archery, environmental programs, out trips) and site support. The Program Instructor will report directly to the Program Coordinator under the supervision of the Outdoor Centre Director.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate programs for school, adult, family and other special interest groups during week days and weekends;
- Act as the liaison with teachers, group leaders and other small staff teams;
-
Provide site
support including set up of all program
areas and maintenance of trails and program equipment as well as assisting the
site service staff in general site maintenance in and around the YMCA Wanakita
Outdoor Centre;
- Maintain continuity and quality in programs by working co-operatively with all groups and other non-program Wanakita staff.
Qualifications:
- Minimum certifications in Standard First Aid , CPR C and NLS;
- ORCKA Flatwater Instructor is considered an asset;
- Challenge Course Practitioner Certificate from and ACCT accredited trainer is considered an asset;
- Pleasure Craft Operator's Card;
- Previous experience in camp/outdoor education/recreation field;- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of
employment
Required Competencies:
In addition to bringing commitment to YMCA visions and values, the candidate should have the following competencies:
Commitment to Organization, Vision and Values
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA
Coaching and Development
Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and oneself in continuous learning and self-development
Leadership
Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes
Concern for Health and Safety
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction
Team Work
Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness
Quality Focus
Ensures that success criteria for self, staff and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service delivery
If
you are interested in this position, please submit your letter of application
and resume by
August 26th, 2011 to:
Cam Green
Outdoor Centre Director
YMCA Wanakita
1883 Koshlong Lake Road
Haliburton, ON
K0M 1S0
Phone: 1.800.387.5081 ext. 237
Fax: 705.457.1597
We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.