Job Description

The YMCA of Greater Saint John responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, as well as to each other and enhances their quality of life.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of over 350 employees and 750 volunteers. If you don\'t have a Y story yet - now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

Camp Glenburn:

Since 1928, the YMCA\'s Camp Glenburn has been empowering youth through outdoor education, uninhibited creativity, skill development and communal living. Our mission is to strengthen today\'s youth by giving them the tools, confidence and compassion to become tomorrow\'s role models and leaders.

Camp Glenburn is a non-denominational camp, open to all. Located on 30 acres of land on the beautiful Belleisle Bay, Camp Glenburn offers something for everyone to explore. Climb high ropes, go on a canoeing adventure or spend the evening stargazing.

The Opportunity:

As part of the Resource Staff Team the Canoe & Kayak Director will be responsible for the delivery of a quality Canoe and Kayak program for all Camp Glenburn participants

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and instructing a summer long CIT canoe training program in order for each member to receive their Paddle Canada\'s Certification by summer\'s end.
• Responsible for: ensuring all safety standards are being followed on Camp Glenburn\'s waterfront, supervising guards on duty, working with the Waterfront director creating a guarding schedule and to ensure a fun, safe atmosphere is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for planning and implementing Canoe and Kayak instruction for Interest Groups. Responsible for the care, safety, storage and inventory of all canoe and kayak equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of camp-wide emergency procedure specific to the area of responsibility.
• Responsible to participate in the planning implementation of a staff-training program for all counseling staff.
• As a member of the Camp Glenburn Staff Team, the Canoe & Kayak Director will be a positive role model for fellow staff, C.I.T\'s and campers in every aspect of camp life, being conscious of health, dress, speech, etiquette and relations with others.
• To assist in other Camp operations as requested by the Camp Director.
• To submit a final report to the Camp Director prior to the completion of the tenure.
• Understands and complies with the New Brunswick Child Care facilities standards, Child Protection Practices.
• To strive to ensure that every child who attends Camp Glenburn is treated with respect, understanding and compassion.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ongoing or completed Bachelor\'s Degree, Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience in a Day Camp or Youth Program setting.
• Paddle Canada Certification
• N.L.S and N.L.S Waterfront Certification
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, site locations.
• Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• An excellent team player able to share cooperative leadership with other staff.
• Strong communication, customer service skills, a team player.

• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Required:

• Candidates are required to provide full proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical certificate exempting them from the vaccine.
• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letters and resumes by February 3, 2023. The YMCA of Greater Saint John appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

YMCA of Greater Saint John