Outdoor Education Program Facilitator

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Gibsons; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization seeks an Outdoor Education Program Facilitator for Camp Elphinstone to deliver outdoor education programs during Spring and Fall terms. Responsibilities include providing instructions, ensuring safety, and maintaining high customer service standards while working with children and adult groups. Candidates must possess Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification and a positive approach to service delivery. A commitment to safety and participant experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Three successful reference checks are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program instruction and provide customer service.
• Monitor and ensure safety for all participants.
• Support site maintenance and cleaning duties.

Skills

Customer service

First Aid certification

Education

Standard First Aid & CPR-C

Tools

ACCT Level 1 or 2

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

BC Class 4 Driver's License

Job description

Date Posted : November 20, 2025

Position Title : Outdoor Education Program Facilitator

Location : YMCA BC- Camp Elphinstone (1760 YMCA Rd, Gibsons, BC)

Term : Temporary, Full-time

Spring Term : April 13th to June 20th, 2026

Fall Term : September 7th to October 18th, 2026

Salary : $142.61 per day

Reports To : Outdoor Centre Coordinators

Nature & Scope

The Outdoor Education & Events Centre is a key operational pillar of YMCA Camp Elphinstone, running primarily during the Spring and Fall seasons. During this time, the camp welcomes a wide range of participants, including school groups of various ages, adult retreats, private rentals, and large-scale events such as weddings.

Outdoor Education Program Facilitators will deliver program instruction, interact directly with children, and provide positive customer service to schools, retreats and private groups.

With the support and supervision of the Outdoor Education & Event Coordinators, facilitators are expected to role model and deliver high-quality, safe and participant-focused outdoor education programming for students from elementary and high schools while providing excellent customer service to all guests and adults retreat groups on site.

The Facilitator will play a vital role in supporting both program and event service aspects, adapting to a variety of bookings ranging from school groups to adult retreats and weddings.

Reporting to the Coordinators, Facilitators will be trained in all program areas at camp and will execute programming following all risk management, policies and procedures, and within the scope of their training.

The Facilitator role includes supporting ad-hoc duties as required, such as contributing to cleaning and crew tasks to help maintain the site and ensure the facilities remain in excellent condition, assisting with food service duties and performing general upkeep tasks as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide the required skills and expertise learned in training to facilitate safe and effective programming and high-quality service.
• Interact directly with children and encourage interaction between children.
• Provide positive customer service and high-quality experience to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
• Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.
• Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility.
• Uphold YMCA standards reflecting its mission and values in daily duties.

Qualification

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date
• 3 Successful Reference Checks

Additional Qualifications (assets)

• ACCT Level 1 or 2
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• BC Class 4 Driver's License
• NLS

About Camp Elphinstone

YMCA Camp Elphinstone, located near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver. Nestled on 144 acres of temperate rainforest along the shores of Howe Sound, the camp offers a variety of programs for youth ages 5-17 during July and August. These include one- and two-week overnight camps, Leadership Development programs, multi-day paddling and hiking trips, and day camps. From September to June, Camp Elphinstone functions as an Outdoor Education, Event, and Retreat Centre, hosting schools, conferences, weddings, and other special interest groups. Annually, the camp serves over 10,000 participants.

YMCA Camp Elphinstone can accommodate and dine up to 472 campers or guests. During July and August, the camp employs around 140 staff and volunteers, while the spring and fall Outdoor Education seasons see a team of 20-50 members. In the winter season, a smaller core team of 10 staff members is maintained. Successful staff at Camp Elphinstone are self-motivated individuals dedicated to helping children and youth thrive in an outdoor camp setting, and they are committed to providing 5-star customer service to all client groups.

We acknowledge that the land where YMCA Camp Elphinstone operates is the traditional, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh-ulhTemíx̱w (Squamish) Nation since time immemorial. Further, we recognize that our camp activities extend across the Sunshine Coast, which includes the traditional and unceded territories of several Coast Salish Nations, whose peoples have stewarded and continue to protect and care for the lands, waterways and airways where we are grateful to live, work, play and learn.

About YMCA BC

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at.

Application Process – Ready to Make a Difference?

Internal Applicants : Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself / Talent / Career Centre)

Application Deadline : This process will continue until all positions have been filled. However, please apply early for your preferred positions.

Due to longer processing times for visas and work permits – all international candidates who need to apply for a work permit must apply before these deadlines :

Spring Season : January 15th 2026, at 11 : 59pm PST

Summer Season : February 29th 2026 at 11 : 59pm PST

If you apply outside of these time frames, the chances of receiving a decision on time will be lower due to high demand for processing applications.

What to Expect

Here is our expected timeline :

November

• Job Postings go live
• Review of Applications
• Contacting applicants to offer interview

December

• First round of interviews begin
• Continuous review of applications & offer of interviews

January

• First round of successful applicants will be contacted
• Continuous review of applications & offer of interviews

Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step. Throughout the recruitment process, our main method of contact is via email. As such, we ask that you please monitor your emails regularly and respond to any emails from us in a timely manner.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note : Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.