Job Description

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a dynamic charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities by offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. We have been offering programs and services to the North Bay community since 1958 and to the Greater Sudbury community since 1936! To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.

We are currently looking for a Greenway Leadership Trainer to join our team of committed professionals. This full-time spring and summer contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontarios John Island location in Spanish.
Under the leadership of the Leadership & Outtripping Manager the Greenway Leadership Trainer is responsible for the facilitation of the first-year Leadership Development Program. They oversee the planning, implementation, debriefing and evaluations of the program.

START DATE: May 6, 2024
LOCATION: Spanish, ON
RATE OF PAY: TBD
HOURS: 40 per week (Days, Evenings and Weekends)

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement the Greenway program
• Support Greenway participants and focus on their technical skills such as wilderness travel, risk management, and other program areas of camp
• Support greenway participants in developing skills in camp program area
• Teach Greenway participants wilderness tripping skills
• Follow and implement the greenway curriculum as it is found in the greenway trainer manual
• Build relationships with and be a positive role model for all camper and other staff members
• Assist in other areas of camp as well as programming and provide support during Family Camp
• Other duties as assigned by the Association

Qualifications

• Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) considered an asset
• Experience working with campers aged 14-16
• Experience leading 3-7 day backcountry wilderness trips in a variety of skill sets (canoe, sea kayak, hike)
• 20 days of experience leading 1-7 day wilderness camping trips
• Technical skills in wilderness camping and travel
• Knowledgeable in Outtrips practices and its risk management considerations
• Skills in teaching wilderness camping and tripping skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Basic skills in all camp program areas
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

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 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.

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.