Description

Pay within range based on years of directly transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $124.47 - $132.05

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: 10

Anticipated Start Date: June 20, 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, andorganizations through naturally focused programs that embody the mission, vision, andoutcomes 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 Leadership Trainer White Water facilitates leadership development programs that build participants’ self-awareness, group-development skills, resilience, confidence, and technical outdoor skills. The position works with another trainer to support participants during on-site programming and wilderness canoe trips,



including mentoring participants in whitewater canoeing. Trainers provide 24/7 supervision during the program and reside in the same accommodations as participants, providing ongoing instruction, mentorship, and support. The role works with the Outdoor Pursuits team to prepare and deliver safe, high-quality experiences and contributes to camp operations when not assigned to a program.

In this role, you will:

- Facilitate and deliver leadership development activities, learning sessions, and debriefs that support participants’ self-awareness, group development, and hard and soft skill growth.
- Coach Leadership Participants to understand how their actions affect group well-being and to take constructive action to improve themselves and the situation.
- Plan and execute high-quality on-site and wilderness canoe trip programming with support from the Outdoor Pursuits team, including menu planning, food preparation, gear organization, and risk management.
- Supervise program participants while in office and on trips, including during overnight accommodations.
- Maintain, inventory, prepare, and repair assigned equipment to ensure group equipment and safety needs are met before and during trips and in accordance with safety protocols.




- Build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, community partners, participants, and participant families, including attending the Leadership Information Day in late May.
- Serve as an active resource support staff member when not delivering a program, including dish support, gear repair, and food dehydrating.
- Act as a positive and inclusive role model for participants and staff by following 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 First Responder certification, Whitewater Rescue Technician certification, Food Handler’s Certificate, Moving Water 2 certification, and ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3 certification, valid until at least the last day of the contract.
- Comfort and experience leading an overnight trip in a wilderness setting.
- Extensive knowledge of canoe and kayak tripping, including whitewater.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment to achieve optimal results.
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and vo

📌 Leadership Trainer White Water (Torrance)
🏢 YMCA GTA
📍 Torrance