Daily Rate: $171.69 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: YMCA Camp Pine Crest

Work Hours: 44 hours per week

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract - 2 months (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026

Deadline to Apply: August 14, 2026 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark!

Join our dynamic team at YMCA Camp Pine Crest, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

In this role

- Coordinate and lead visiting Outdoor Centre groups, including creating staff schedules, planning logistics and program details, and serving as the main point of contact while the group is on-site.
- Deliver engaging, fun, and safe programs to participants of all ages, while coaching and mentoring Outdoor Educators to do the same. Lead activities such as low and high ropes courses, archery, orienteering, fire building, canoeing/kayaking, disc golf, initiatives, and more.
- Act as the primary host and facilitator for individuals and groups, ensuring group goals are met and overall satisfaction with facilities, programs, and staff.
- Support the Outdoor Centre Director in overseeing Outdoor Educators, contribute to writing and delivering performance appraisals, and actively participate in the program to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
- Assist with research and development of current outdoor education/leadership programs. Support with the inventory, organization, and maintenance of all program equipment.
- Monitor the safety of all activities and programs throughout the duty period and respond immediately to rectify any safety concerns. Fill out YMCA Accident/Incident forms and follow up forms as required, submitting them within 24 hours.
- Maintain Health & Safety procedures, communicate responsibilities to the staff team to keep the camp clean, organized, and safe,



and support kitchen and maintenance tasks to ensure the well‑being of all camp participants.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, members, staff, volunteers, and community partners, representing the YMCA, Association, and Camp Pine Crest professionally.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring

- Working towards and/or completion of post‑secondary courses in Outdoor Recreation or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years prior experience working at an outdoor centre in a program facilitator role.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR‑C required for the duration of the contract.
- National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification strongly preferred.
- Challenge Course/High Ropes training and experience – ACCT Level 2 is an asset.
- Wilderness First Aid certification (WFR, WAFA, WFA) is an asset.
- French language skills are an asset.
- Demonstrated experience and passion for outdoor education.
- Ability to lead a group and engage with people of all ages.
- Ability to communicate ideas, rules, and concepts effectively and in an engaging, entertaining, and supportive manner.
- Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve a common goal.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Well‑developed interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate a warm, inclusive, and safe environment for guests and colleagues.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.

What you need to succeed





- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values.
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.

Employment conditions

- Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.
- If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 or have a valid medical or other Human Rights Code‑related exemption.
- The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Compliance with child protection

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

Recruitment process

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