Out-Trip Director

Ontario Camps Association; Parham; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RKY Camp in Parham, ON is seeking an Out-Trip Director to lead the planning and execution of all out-trips for each session, bringing expertise in outdoor leadership and trip instruction.

The role requires extensive backcountry experience and relevant certifications. You will supervise Rovers and Leadership Trainers, train staff, manage gear and risk, and step in as trip leader when needed.

Qualifications

• Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification.
• National Lifeguard certification.
• G-Class Driver’s License.
• Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.
• Safe Food Handler certification.
• Extensive camp/backcountry out-tripping experience.

Responsibilities

• The Out-Trip Director is responsible for the planning and preparation of all out-trips that occur each session.
• They will provide expertise, experience, and skills specific to out-tripping and instruction in outdoor leadership skills.
• The OT Director will supervise, support, evaluate, and train the Rovers.

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Out-Trip Director

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to: Camp Director & Assistant Director, Summer Camp

Pay Rate: starting at $600 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with additional compensation for relevant certifications and experience

Contract Dates: May 25 – September 3, 2027 (plus 4 days of training in the spring)

The Out-Trip Director is responsible for the planning and preparation of all out-trips that occur each session. They will provide expertise, experience, and skills specific to out-tripping and instruction in outdoor leadership skills. The OT Director will supervise, support, evaluate, and train the Rovers. Part of this training will include leading Rovers and Leadership Trainers through a week-long out-trip training trip in June. The OT Director provides significant leadership regarding scheduling, gear management, risk management, and program quality control. The OT Director must be prepared to fill in as a trip leader if required. As a senior staff member, the OT Director provides significant support to the day-to-day operations and administration of RKY Camp.

Required : Wilderness Advanced First Aid, National Lifeguard, G-Class Driver’s License, Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card, Safe Food Handler certification, extensive camp and backcountry out-tripping experience.

Preferred : Wilderness First Responder, F-Class Driver’s License, ORCKA Canoe Tripping Instructor