Description

Pay within range based on years of transferrable experience

Daily Rate: $128.20 - $136.01

Wilderness Daily Rate: $176.15

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: 6

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 White Water facilitates leadership development programs for youth through on-site programming and extended white water canoe trips. The position works with a co-guide and the Outdoor Pursuits team to support participants in developing leadership, technical, interpersonal, resilience, and self-awareness skills.



Trainers provide 24/7 supervision during the program and reside in the same accommodations as participants, providing ongoing instruction, mentorship, and support. The role mentor participants through practical leadership experiences and plans and facilitates leadership programming before and after wilderness trips, including meaningful on-site leadership and skill-building opportunities. The position supports safe, high-quality program delivery both at camp and in remote settings.

In this role, you will:

- Plan and facilitate leadership activities, learning sessions, debriefs, and skill-building experiences that support participant self-awareness, leadership development, and group well-being.
- Plan, prepare, and facilitate extended white water canoe trips that prioritize risk management, technical skill development, and participant growth.
- Deliver high-quality programming in office and on trip, including coordinating participant placements in different areas of camp, stewardship projects, and other leadership opportunities.
- Supervise program participants continuously while on-site and on trip, including residing in the same accommodations as participants.




- Mentor and coach participants to understand how their actions affect the group, apply leadership skills, and build confidence and resilience.
- Plan and coordinate trip menus, food preparation, gear selection and organization, and other trip logistics with support from the Outdoor Pursuits team.
- Ensure group equipment and safety needs are met by maintaining, inventorying, and repairing assigned equipment and following safety protocols before and during trips.
- Build relationships with participants, families, members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Attend Leadership Information Day in late May to meet participant families.
- Provide hands‑on resource support when not delivering a program, including dish support, gear repair, and food dehydration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications, valid until at least the last day of the contract.
- Current National Lifeguard certification, valid until at least the last day of the contract.
- Wilderness First Responder, White Water Rescue Technician, Food Handler Certificate, Moving Water 2 and ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3 certifications 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 extended white water canoe trips.

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