Outdoor Center Head of Waterfront

Ontario Camps Association; Canada; Presencial; CAD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

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On Site housing

The opportunity to make a real impact

Descripción de la vacante

Olympia Sports Camp seeks a dynamic Head of Waterfront to lead all waterfront operations, safety programs, and staff training. You will ensure regulatory compliance, supervise staff, and maintain high safety standards for participants across the waterfront area.

This leadership role emphasizes risk management, equipment care, and effective communication with clients and team members. Start date is April 19, 2027, with on-site housing options available.

Formación

• National Lifeguard certification is required.
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C is required.
• A clean Police Check is required.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Experience working with youth in a camp setting.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the waterfront, programming and safety.
• Set an example of how to be an excellent Outdoor Education Instructor at Olympia.
• Uphold Olympia’s core values of safety, teamwork, and respect at all times.
• Create a positive and uplifting environment for all staff.
• Build relationships with all clients and communicate clearly with them.
• Staff management.
• Assist with initial and ongoing staff training and coordinate.

Conocimientos

Ability to lead a team

Ability to work long hours

Experience with youth in camp setting

Clean Police Record Check

Herramientas

National Lifeguard

Standard First Aid with CPR-C

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Job Posting

Outdoor Center Head of Waterfront

Head of Waterfront at Olympia Sports Camp

About Olympia Sports Camp

Olympia’s Outdoor Center serves a variety of clients from school groups to sports teams and corporate groups. We strive to provide a physical & emotionally safe environment so that participants are able to learn positive attitudes skills & social behavior. Olympia’s staff are expected to model values such as caring, cooperation, enthusiasm, integrity, self- leadership, commitment & teamwork.

Role Summary

This is a leadership role. The Head of Waterfront is responsible for the overall safety, regulatory compliance, and operational management of the waterfront area. A primary duty is safety and risk management, which includes enforcing LSS, OPASSE, and OCA regulations, leading search and rescue training, and ensuring ongoing staff education in waterfront procedures and risk management. This position ensures effective waterfront management by maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the area, overseeing swim tests, conducting equipment inventories, and managing the proper maintenance of rescue boats and gear. Finally, supervises waterfront staff.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the waterfront, programming and safety
• Set an example of how to be an excellent Outdoor Education Instructor at Olympia
• Exemplify and uphold Olympia’s core values of safety, teamwork, and respect at all times
• Create a positive and uplifting environment for all staff
• Build relationships with all clients and communicate clearly with them
• Staff Management
• Assist with initial and on-going staff training & coordinate

Qualifications

Required:

• National Lifeguard
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C
• Clean Police Record Check
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to work long hours
• Experience working with youth in a camp setting

Preferred:

• G Licence and a clean driving record
• ORCKA or Paddle Canada Certifications
• Pleasure Craft Operator Craft

What We Offer

• On Site housing
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of youth.
• A supportive, welcoming, and fun team environment.
• Access to our incredible facilities, including sports fields, waterfront, and gymnasiums.
• Valuable professional development and leadership experience.

Contract Dates:

Start Date: April 19, 2027 (Training Week Begins)

At Olympia we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Commitment to Diversity

Olympia Sports Camp is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.