Outtripping Team Lead

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario seeks an Outtripping Team Lead for a full-time summer contract at John Island Camp. The role involves overseeing leadership and outtripping programs, ensuring safety, and managing logistics. Ideal candidates will have experience in wilderness trips and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing wilderness trips and large programs.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Outtrips including various programs.
• Support Leadership staff in pre-trip preparations.
• Schedule, train, and support staff and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Management

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Posted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth, and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect, and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind, and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for a Outtripping Team Lead to join our team of committed professionals. This full-time summer contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario's John Island Camp location in Spanish, Ontario.

Under the leadership of the Program Manager and Director of John Island Camp, the Outtripping Team Lead is responsible for all aspects relating to the Leadership & Outtripping programs at John Island Camp. They are to oversee and facilitate the training of staff, pre-trip orientation for campers, food ordering and packing, equipment maintenance and repair, route planning, and OT program logistics.

LOCATION : Spanish, ON

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee Outtrips including cabin outtrips, explorer canoe program, sea kayakers program, and know the locations of all the outtrips.
• Support the Leadership staff in pre-trip preparations which includes food purchasing / packing, equipment management, route planning, and booking of sites / transportation.
• Communicate with participants and parents as required.
• Be a positive role model for all program participants.
• Ensure budget requirements are followed containing Outtripping expenses.
• Assist with logistical and administrative duties which includes trip logs, route cards, equipment checklists, and Outtrips debriefs.
• Schedule, train, and support the staff and volunteers for outtrips.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) considered an asset.
• Experience managing wilderness trips and large programs in a similar setting.
• Experience supervising other staff in a camp setting.
• Experience with the logistics of extended Outtrips which includes equipment and food preparation and planning.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C.
• Bilingualism in both official languages an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (some positions require French communication skills).
• Excellent presentation / facilitation skills.
• Solid knowledge of Outtrip practices and its risk management considerations.
• Current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check.

If you would like to work in a family-friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Personnel Committee.

Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require a copy of your World Education Services documents (WES) along with your credentials. If you do not have a WES document, please visit https : / / www.wes.org / ca / . Applications submitted without a WES document will not be considered.