Waterfront Team Leader

Waterfront Team Leader Wanted!

Join our team and make a difference in people’s lives!

Location : YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Outdoor Centre / Camp Thunderbird (near Sooke, BC)

Placement : April 25, 2026 – September 4th, 2026 (possibility of extension into September)

Wage : $150-$165 / day (Commensurate with certifications and experience). No charge for 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, nature programming, and wilderness immersion! We offer both 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, archery, orienteering, low ropes courses, environmental education, lake swimming, games, campfires, drama, and 1‑5 day trips in the BC wilderness.

What you’ll get :

• A chance to work with an amazing team
• Staff special events such as evening socials (build your own sundae, nacho night etc.)
• Excellent food
• Free membership to the YMCA-YWCA gym and pool facilities
• 4% vacation pay on top of your daily wage.

What you’ll need before work starts :

Nature and Scope :

Team Leaders (TLs) are leaders and role models in the camp community, and support our front‑line program staff in the delivery of quality outdoor education and summer camp programmes. They provide a range of support from direct program instruction to guidance and mentorship of counselling staff members. All staff participate in daily cleaning, maintenance, and janitorial duties. Successful applicants will be energetic, motivated, organized, and capable of creating a positive sense of belonging for all participants. Team Leaders will be required to live on‑site during our program season including on weekends in rustic, shared accommodation, and may be required to provide care for children 24 hrs  / day.

Water Front Team Leader Responsibilities :

How to apply :

Apply today! Email your cover letter & resume or a YMCA‑YWCA application form tojobs@vancouverislandy.ca and get ready for a great summer outside.

NOTES :

Shortlisting for interviews will begin in early January and will be ongoing – flexible interview scheduling is available.

These positions are dependent on government funding and sufficient registration levels.

The YMCA‑YWCA of Vancouver Island is committed to equity and inclusion, and welcomes those who are gender diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, Black, racialised, 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 marginalised and under‑represented 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.

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