Summer Camp Manager, YMCA Camp Elphinstone

Full-Time Term Management YMCA Camp Elphinstone, Gibsons, BC, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 10763

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $63,000.00 Annually

Date Posted: September 21 st 2026

Position Title: Summer Camp Manager, YMCA BC Camp Elphinstone

Location: YMCA Camp Elphinstone (1760 YMCA Road, Gibsons BC V0N 1V6)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $60,000-$63,000 annually

Reports To: Director, Camping and Outdoor Education

- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites +
- Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Extensive Employee assistance program
- Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Summer Camp Manager will provide year-round leadership, planning and development for the YMCA Camp Elphinstone summer camp operation, ensuring our programs and services deliver on our vision of building vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities where everyone can reach their full potential. We ignite belonging by enabling everyone in our communities to have equitable access to healthier outcomes and commit to delivering a 5-star YMCA experience every time.

Reporting to the Director, Sea to Sky, the Summer Camp Manager will be responsible for leading a strong staff team; the development and implementation of high quality experiential,



camper-focused programming; maintaining and developing relationships with camper families; reviewing and updating systems and ongoing risk management and crisis response, ensuring adherence to YMCA BC policies and procedures, and BC Camps Accreditation Standards.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will:

- Onsite supervision of all operations during summer operating season
- Provide leadership as an active member of the YMCA Camp Elphinstone Leadership team
- Directly supervise, providing leadership, guidance and performance management to two Assistant Summer Camp Managers.
- Recruitment, hiring, coaching and leading a team of over 100 staff and volunteers committed to building a robust, inclusive, and camper-focused culture
- Develop & deliver innovative training for staff that supports a 5-star camper experience.
- Ensuring that camper safety and care meet YMCA standards
- Ensure all applicable policies, practices, laws and regulations are adhered to; such as BC Labour Code, WorkSafe BC, ACCT Standards and National Lifesaving standards
- Maintain YMCA & BCCA program standards; positively role-model YMCA mission, vision, and values
- Ongoing risk management and crisis response following YMCA procedures
- Comfortable and available to be on call 24/7 to solve a wide range of problems and crises that may arise, such as waterfront,



land program, and off-site backcountry emergencies, during operating season.
- Work collaboratively with the Director to manage interpersonal conflicts and challenging behaviours among campers, staff and volunteers. This includes making decisions to remove a child from camp due to code of conduct violations and liaising with the parents/guardians to communicate such decisions effectively.
- Develop & implement strategies that achieve & sustain program growth for camp programs
- Manage and meet targets in YMCA operating plans and budgets tied to summer camp delivery
- Building and fostering positive relationships with external relationships valuable to the ongoing success of YMCA Camp Elphinstone

Qualification - you bring:

- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a Camp supervisory/management role
- University Degree in an applicable field
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and relationship building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain focused on results in a high demand setting
- Ability to work a flexible schedule according to operational needs
- Strong public relations, marketing and communication skills
- Experience with developing and implementing engagement strategies, and staff/volunteer recruitment and development
- Valid Occupational First Aid 3, CPR C, PCOC Boat Operator’s Certificate and minimum BC Class 4 Driver’s License (or willingness to obtain) required
- NLS and Level 2 Challenge Course certifications assets
- Experience with ActiveNet Operating System an asset
- Successful candidate will be required to pr

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