Wellness Manager

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wellness Manager to ensure the health and safety of campers at a beautiful summer camp. This full-time role involves overseeing wellness checks, administering first aid, and managing health-related incidents. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for promoting health and wellness among children and young adults. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of campers while working in a supportive and family-friendly environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a legacy of caring and community service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in nursing program required, WES for foreign education.
• Experience in primary care for children and young adults is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct check-ins with parents and campers on arrival and departure.
• Assess medical needs and maintain first aid kits on site.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

First Aid Administration

Medication Administration

Education

3 years in Nursing Program

Tools

CPR Certification

Police Record Check

Job description

Posted Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00 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.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

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 Wellness Manager 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 YMCA John Island Camp location in Spanish, Ontario.

Under the leadership of the Assistant Camp Director and General Manager of John Island Camp, the Wellness Manager is responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of all campers and staff throughout their time in programs at John Island Camp. They are responsible to check in with all campers and staff upon arrival and prior to departure and manage any first aid or wellness related incidents with all campers and staff.

START DATE: May 5, 2025

LOCATION: Spanish, ON

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a minimum of 3 years in nursing in a college or university program; for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES with their application.
• Experience with administering various medication, providing primary care to camper aged children and young adults, and promoting health and wellness related engagement while at camp.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Current and Satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct check ins with parents and campers which includes seeing all campers on the first day and prior to the last day of camp.
• Assess all medical needs on site along with treatment in consultation with the on-call physician.
• Ensure all first aid kits are stocked appropriately which includes on site and Outtrips.
• Maintain documentation and summary reports for medication administration and Wellness Centre visits.
• Complete the daily living accommodation rounds.
• Perform cleaning tasks to ensure the cleanliness of the Wellness Centre.

HOW TO APPLY

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: 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.