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YMCA-YWCA Camp Thunderbird

Duty Manager/Team Leader (Outdoor Education & Summer Camp)

Placement: April 27-Oct 4, 2026 (negotiable)

Vacancies: 1

Wage Range: $175-$200 per day (plus Room and Board)

Join YMCA-YWCA Camp Thunderbird, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, near Sooke, BC, and help shape tomorrow’s leaders through outdoor adventure and wilderness immersion! We offer field trips for schools, and traditional summer overnight and day camp programs. With 1200 acres of wilderness and a commitment to excellence, our camp provides children and youth with skills, confidence, and appreciation for the natural environment. Activities include canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, archery, orienteering, Low ropes courses, lake swimming, games, campfires, and drama.

Be part of a dedicated team of caring instructors who will rely on your leadership and enthusiasm to deliver safe and fun outdoor activities for visiting school groups and summer campers. As the Duty Manager/Team Leader, you will work closely with the management team to oversee programs and service for Outdoor Education and Summer Camp Programs. There will be times when you will be the most senior staff member on site.

We will provide:

On-site accommodation.
All meals while working. Our dining hall boasts tasty and nutritious meals including daily bottomless salad bar, evening desserts and warm breakfast with breakfast bar.
Free membership to the YMCA-YWCA gym and pool facilities.
4% vacation pay in addition to the hourly wage; other benefits are outlined in the Personnel Policies.
What you will be doing:

Support the Management Team in organizing and supervising Team Leaders and Counsellors leading outdoor education and summer camp programs.
Ensure counsellors have the skills, resources, and support to deliver programs that are safe, fun and educational through direct supervision, mentoring and feedback.
Provide direct program delivery, acting as an Outdoor Education/Summer Camp Counsellor, caring for children up to 24 hours per day, as needed.
Review and update bookings and program schedules.
Communicate with, and respond to feedback from, Outdoor Education clients to ensure satisfaction with schedule, program delivery, meals and accommodation.
Take a senior leadership role as the on-site Duty Manager, which includes emergency response and management.
Support campers and their families by communicating with parents.
Provide supervision to a summer camp section of 60-80 campers.
Participate in the training of new employees and volunteers, performance reviews, conflict resolution, and conducting pre-season training.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of program instructor/summer camp counsellor experience; supervisory experience is an asset
First Aid Certification (eligible for partial reimbursement):
o Advanced first aid (formerly OFA Level 3), or

o An approved 80 hour First Aid certification plus Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) and Transportation endorsement.

Paddle Canada Level Tandem Level 1 – we offer these courses at no cost to you
Y Camp Thunderbird Rock Climbing Instructor Level 1- we offer these courses at no cost to you
BC Class 4 Driver’s License (can be obtained in May/June).
French-speaking bilingual is an asset
National Lifeguard certification considered an asset
Clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources

YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

Email:jobs@vancouverislandy.ca

Application Deadline: Applications will be short-listed for interviews as they are received. This posting will close when a suitable candidate has beenfound.
Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes those who are gender diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+, First Nations, Metis and Inuit, Black, racialized, neurodiverse, and people living with disabilities to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Canadians aged 17 to 25 can apply to the YMCA Camp Equitable Employment Fund (CEEF), which exists to decrease barriers to employment at camps for people traditionally marginalized and underrepresented in the camping industry. Successful applicants receive financial assistance to offset the personal expenses of working in the outdoor industry, including certification courses, personal gear, equipment, and travel costs. For more information and to apply visit CEEF Funding
For more information: About the Outdoor Centre - YMCA-YWCA Vancouver Island

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.