Senior Counsellor, Lifeguard

CNIB Foundation; MacTier; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing perceptions of blindness in Canada. As a Senior Counsellor, Lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in providing safe and enjoyable camp experiences for individuals with sight loss. This position involves leading a waterfront team, ensuring safety standards are met, and facilitating engaging programs. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, mentorship, and inclusivity, you will help create memorable moments for campers of all ages. If you are passionate about making a difference and fostering an empowering environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodations available during operational season

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work outdoors

Inclusive workplace

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Current National Lifeguard certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the waterfront team and ensure guest safety during programs.
• Facilitate inclusive programming and maintain documentation of incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Team Building

Adaptability

Education

Degree or diploma in related field

Current National Lifeguard (NLS) certification

Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”

Tools

Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check

PCO card

Job description

Senior Counsellor, Lifeguard

Number of Vacancies: 2

Full-Time, Contract

Mactier, Ontario

Reports to: Supervisor, Camp Programs

Direct Reports: No

Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic team that helps make it all possible?

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. For more than 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing exciting, safe, and accessible camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss. CNIB Lake Joe is looking for a Senior Counsellor, Lifeguardto help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for ‘kids of all ages’ with sight loss, and their families!

Your Impact at CNIB

• Provide leadership to the waterfront team, through mentorship and act as a liaison between the waterfront team and the coordinator team/program head.
• Safely support the lifeguarding of our waterfront and boating programs, including active supervision of their assigned area. Ensure guest safety by adhering to CNIB Lake Joe Waterfront procedures, and the standards of the Lifesaving Society, Ontario Camping Association and Public Health.
• Energetically and inclusively facilitate and support waterfront and non-waterfront programming, as assigned, and adapt programs so that they are accessible for all participants.
• On a rotational basis, be part of the emergency response team, which includes being on call, present on site and available to respond to emergencies.
• Maintain documentation of any accidents or incidents and provide this documentation to the appropriate leadership member
• During youth weeks: Camp counsellors will be scheduled to ensure the 24/7 supervision of youth campers. Camp counsellors will be assigned to a group of campers and as a team, will be responsible for ensuring the overall mental, physical and emotional well-being of campers.
• During the spring season: Setting up program areas and ensuring that all required resources are available and helping with small maintenance tasks
• Work as a team member, taking on other areas of responsibility as needed.

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Current National Lifeguard (NLS) certification required.
• Current Waterfront NLS an asset.
• Current (within 6 months of start date) Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”.
• PCO (Pleasure Craft Operator) card, or willingness to obtain.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills including patience and communication.
• Experience and knowledge of teambuilding, initiative tasks and leadership skill programming.
• Willingness to be cross-discipline trained on facilitating active living/adventure programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a changing and busy environment and work outside for extended period of time.
• Experience in camp or other recreation programs an asset.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work required in this position. Working outdoors may include exposure to weather, sun and heat exposure. May require moderate levels of physical exertion.
• Respects the importance of confidential information while effectively functioning as a team member or working independently.
• This position may require the ability to work occasional overtime/flex time.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic and busy environment, with frequent interruptions.
• Accommodations available at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff member.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: February 28, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.