Expedition Leader

Summer Camp Expedition Leaders Wanted!

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

What you will be doing :

• Meeting the emotional, physical and safety needs of a group of 8 youth ages 11-15 (occasionally p to 14 campers, age 5-11).
• Live in rustic cabins or yurts with a co-counsellor and the camper group.
• Planning and delivering group programs, enthusiastically leading campers in all activities and camp-wide games and provide for the individual and group needs of youth / children, up to 24 hours / day for programs 9-12 days in length.
• Planning and leading 3-5-day trips to locations such as Juan de Fuca trail, Sayward Canoe Circuit lakes, and Strathcona Park.
• Managing group dynamics and behaviour of the group to ensure all campers feel supported, safe, and included.
• Following YMCA Camping and BCCA accreditation standards in program delivery – part of the training!
• Promoting and role modeling the YMCA-YWCA core values : honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
• Demonstrating, promoting and role modeling exceptional interpersonal skills, and a love of working with children and youth.
• Seeking help from a supervisor when necessary. They are there to help!

What you’ll need before work starts :

How to apply :

To apply, please visit our Jobs Page using the link below to submit your application online.

https : / / victoriay.myavanti.ca / careers

NOTE : applications submitted by email are no longer accepted

NOTES :

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

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, 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 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.

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