YMCA Camp Kitchikewana - Resource Counsellor  - REF #1067

YMCA Camp Kitchikewana - Resource Counsellor  

Welcome to YMCA Camp Kitchikewana, where adventure meets purpose and memories are made! Join our dedicated team and be a part of an exciting summer experience for campers and staff alike in the heart of Georgian Bay. 

Positions Available: 1 position for each of the following areas: boating, swimming, arts and crafts, drama, guitar, Island Explorers, mountain biking. 2 positions will be available for sailing. 

Reports to: Section Head Team and Area Heads 

Supports: Campers 

Salary: $560/week  

Contract Length: June 22 - August 23 (may be extended to August 31 for Family Camp) 

Job Structure: Resource counsellors assist the Area Heads in the facilitation of afternoon skills while maintaining regular cabin counsellor duties. Sailing Resource Counsellors will assist the Sailing Area Head with Sailing camp during morning session. Resource Counsellors must have or obtain additional certifications required for the position. 

Responsibilities: 

• Camper Care: Responsible for the campers and their care 24 hours/day. This includes ensuring that cabins are ready prior to the arrival of campers, and attending to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of each camper. 

• Skill Instruction and Lifeguarding: Responsible for leading camper skill instruction (e.g. swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, etc.). This includes being well-prepared to teach your lessons. You are also responsible for lifeguarding as scheduled. 

• Programming: Actively participate and lead section programs and cabin choice activities as per the guidelines established by the Program Manager.  

• Outtripping: Actively lead and participate in the preparation, implementation and debriefing of your cabin’s outtrip. Organize and facilitate creative programming for campers during down-time on outtrip. 

• Inclusion: Participate in the support of inclusion campers in your cabin and/or section. 

• Administration: Complete all necessary paperwork (first day health checks, program paperwork, incident reports, lesson report cards, and Leadership Feedback) throughout the session. 

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Required Certifications:  

• Standard First Aid 

• CPR-C  

• National Lifeguard 

• For Sailing: CANSail 1-2 Instructors (must first get the following prerequisites: CANSail Fundamentals, CANSail Boat Safety). 

• For Swimming: Aquatic Instructors 

• For Boating: Flatwater kayaking instructors 

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Recommended Certifications:  

• For Sailing: CANSail 3-4 Instructors 

• For boating: ORCKA Instructors 1 and Canadian Style Paddling 

• ORCKA Tripping 1