Leadership Camp Guide & Trainer — Wilderness Expedition

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Canada; In loco; CAD 26.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Norquay Leadership Trainer & Guide for John Island Camp near Spanish, ON. This Summer Contract role combines trainer shifts at the camp with multi-week wilderness guiding responsibilities.

You will plan and deliver leadership sessions, mentor campers, support high school credit requirements, and help prepare equipment and programming for the wilderness outtrip.

Competenze

• OSSD is considered an asset.
• Pursuing or completed post-secondary in Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of camp/outdoor program experience.
• Minimum 50 days of experience as a trip leader/guide.
• Experience with campers aged 14–16.
• Experience planning wilderness trips by canoe, sea kayak, and hiking.
• Strong wilderness camping, travel, and expedition skills.
• Knowledge of outtrip practices, remote travel, and wilderness risk management.
• Knowledge of leadership theories and teaching.
• Experience teaching wilderness, tripping, and leadership skills.

Mansioni

• Plan, organize, and implement the Norquay River program.
• Lead and mentor participants; oversee credits and equipment.
• Deliver leadership development and wilderness skills sessions.
• Manage high school credit requirements and course documentation.
• Supervise campers and provide regular feedback on development.
• Lead multi-week wilderness outtrip with safety oversight.
• Ensure activities align with YMCA policies and risk management.
• Maintain equipment and resources for programs.
• Collaborate with camp staff and school contacts.
• Provide role modeling and positive camp environment.
• Participate in training and debriefs.

Conoscenze

Wilderness leadership

Outdoor education

Team supervision

Communication skills

Time management

Risk management

Curriculum delivery

Instruction

Decision making

Camp mentorship

Formazione

OSSD (asset)

Post-secondary in Outdoor Recreation

Descrizione del lavoro

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Norquay Leadership Trainer & Guide for John Island Camp near Spanish, ON. This Summer Contract role combines trainer shifts at the camp with multi-week wilderness guiding responsibilities.

You will plan and deliver leadership sessions, mentor campers, support high school credit requirements, and help prepare equipment and programming for the wilderness outtrip.