- Camping
- Overnight
- Part-Time
- Requisition #: SENIO006771 Description Pay within range based on years of directly transferrable experience Daily Rate: $126.20
- $133.89

Location:
YMCA Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario (Transportation to camp is available at the beginning and end of the summer) Work Hours: Must be available to work 6 days a week between Monday
- Sunday Employment Type: Seasonal Hourly Contract (Existing Vacancy) Number of Vacancies: 4 Anticipated Start Date: June 14, 2027 Deadline to Apply: December 6, 2026 at 11:59pm 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 YMCA Camping and Outdoor Education offers outdoor experiences that foster personal growth and build community. After taking part in our programs, children and youth return home more confident, independent, and with new friendships. YMCA Camp Pine Crest is an overnight camp serving children, families, and organizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, and outcomes of the YMCA. Camp Pine Crest is made up of 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness surrounded by 3 interconnected lakes with 8km of shoreline; has over 26km of hiking trails and 7,500 sq. ft. of dock and has 60 buildings. The Senior Leadership Trainer Flat Water facilitates intentional leadership development programs that build participants' self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and technical and interpersonal skills. The position mentors and supervises participants in camp and flat-water canoe trip environments, supporting safe, high-quality learning experiences and preparation for future camp staff opportunities. The role works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, families,



and community partners and contributes to training and operational support within the camp community. There are two Senior Leadership Flat Water programs:
- The French River While at camp, participants engage in the camp community, work with younger campers, and take part in leadership development and skill-building activities before embarking on an eight-day flat-water canoe trip through French River Provincial Park. During this expedition, participants learn the skills needed to lead a successful canoe trip. The two staff members running the French River program are also responsible for facilitating a High School Credit course, with support from the YMCA Academy.
- Senior Leadership Exchange This program focuses on leadership development while fostering connections with youth from across Canada. Pine Crest partners with another Canadian YMCA camp, allowing participants from both camps to join two camping trips
- one in Ontario and one near the exchange partner's location. While at camp, participants engage in energetic programming designed to develop their leadership skills and promote collaboration with peers from other communities. In this role, you will:
- Plan and deliver activities, learning sessions, and debriefs that develop participants' self-awareness, leadership, interpersonal, and practical skills.
- Coach Senior Leadership participants to understand how their actions affect group well-being and to identify constructive ways to improve their actions and the situation.




- Deliver high-quality programming on-site and during flat-water canoe trips, including participant placements in roles around camp.
- Supervise program participants on-site and during trips.
- Support participant high school credit requirements by facilitating assignments, marking work, and monitoring completion.
- Maintain participant and group safety by following safety protocols and using sound judgment before and during trips.
- Maintain, inventory, and repair assigned equipment to ensure group equipment and safety needs are met.
- Build and maintain relationships with members, staff, volunteers, families, and community partners.
- Attend the Leadership Information Day in late May to meet participant families.
- Provide hands-on operational support when not delivering a program, including dish support, gear repair, and food dehydrating.
- Act as a positive, active, and inclusive role model and follow YMCA camp guidelines, policies, procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned. You bring:
- First Aid and CPR certification that meets Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board requirements and YMCA policies.
- National Lifeguard certification, Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Food Handler's Certificate, Moving Water 2, and ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3 required by the start of the contract and valid until at least the last day of the contract.
- Lifesaving Instructor certification is considered an asset, with the ability to instruct Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and CPR-C.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with youth in leadership development.
- Experience leading canoe trips.
- Extensive knowledge of canoe tripping.
- Demon

📌 Senior Leadership Trainer Flat Water (Ottawa)
🏢 YMCA of Greater Toronto
📍 Ottawa