Organizational Overview:

The Hamilton/Burlington/

Brantford offers programs and services

including health, fitness and recreation,

family and children’s services, camping

and outdoor education, youth leadership

development, a men’s residence located

in the Hamilton Downtown branch and

international development education.

YMCA Wanakita, located in the

Haliburton Highlands on Koshlong Lake, is

a four season YMCA Camp and Outdoor

Centre affiliated with the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford. Situated

2 ½ hours north of Toronto on a beautiful

forested 1000 acre site, Wanakita

operates (for the 10 weeks in and around

July and August) as a summer residential

children’s camp, a summer day camp and

a summer family camp. From September

to June, Wanakita operates as an

Outdoor Education, Recreation and

Retreat Centre for schools, colleges,

universities, families, adults, businesses,

clubs and other special interest groups.

Wanakita currently serves over 150

different groups annually.

YMCA Wanakita maintains 130 buildings

and has accommodation and dining for

up to 700 people during the summer

months and up to 250 in the winter;

programs and equipment for swimming,

canoeing, kayaking, sailing, cross country

skiing, snow shoeing, high/low ropes

courses, wilderness and environmental

programs, crafts, performing arts and

more. Wanakita offers outdoor

experiences to over 13,000 participants

annually. Currently employed are 25 full

time staff members with seasonal staff

support ranging from 14 - 180 employees.

Over 250 volunteers a year are also

involved in Wanakita’s success.

Winter Outdoor Centre Program Instructor
YMCA Wanakita

1883 Koshlong Lake Road

Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0

Rate of Pay: $160/day

Position Status: Seasonal Contract (possibility of extension)

Placement: December 27th, 2022 to March 19th, 2023

Nature & Scope:
The Winter Outdoor Centre Program Instructor is a contract position
responsible for delivering and facilitating recreational and educational
programs throughout the season. The instructor is primarily responsible for
programming (snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, high ropes, initiatives,
broomball, fire building, out trips etc.) and site support. The Winter Program
Instructor will report directly to the Outdoor Centre Assistant Director under
the supervision of the Outdoor Centre Director. Come join our team and enter
a workplace full of new opportunities and experiences!

Responsibilities: 

Facilitate programs for school, adult, family and other special interest
groups during week days, weekends and holidays; 

Act as the liaison with teachers, group leaders and other small staff
teams; 

Provide site support including set up of all program areas and
maintenance of trails and program equipment as well as assisting the
site service staff in general site maintenance in and around the YMCA
Wanakita Outdoor Centre; 

Maintain continuity and quality in programs by working co-operatively
with all groups and other Wanakita staff.

Qualifications: 

Minimum certification is Standard First Aid with CPR C (WFA/WFR is
considered an asset); 

Experience in camp, outdoor education/recreation/instructional field 

CANSI Nordic Ski Instructor certification is considered an asset; 

Challenge Course Practitioner Certificate from and ACCT accredited
trainer is considered an asset; 

Current (within 6 months of contract start date) vulnerable sector
check (VSC) is a condition of employment 

If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of
employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid Human Rights exemption

Competencies:

Child and Youth Focused

Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth.

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the

mission, vision and strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA.

Teamwork

Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum

organizational effectiveness.

Communication

Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information

sharing and goal achievement across the YMCA.

Concern for Health and Safety

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and

harm reduction.

Creativity and Innovation

Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieve the desired results.

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Internal Applicants:

The Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford encourages employees within the

Association, as well as those employed within the Canadian YMCA/YMCA-YWCA

Federation to submit their application.

Please note that in so doing, the Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford reserves

the right to contact the applicable YMCA or YMCA-YWCA for purposes of seeking an

employment reference throughout the recruitment process.

Please ensure that prior to submitting your application that you have disclosed to

your current supervisor, your intention to submit your application. By submitting

your application, you understand and agree to allow the

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford to contact your current Association.

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Room & Board:

Housing is available on site during the contract period. Wanakita’s Room and

Board rate is $85.25 per week inclusive of single-room accommodation and

meals. Living on site is not mandatory however the incumbent must be readily

available and present during assigned shifts.

If you are interested in this position,

please submit your letter of

application and resume November

26th, 2022 attention:

Sandra Dabrowski

Outdoor Centre Director

sandra.dabrowski@ymcahbb.ca

We encourage applicants to apply

as early as possible. We thank all

applicants, however, only those

considered for an interview will be

contacted.

Accessibility:

The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is

committed to creating an inclusive

environment that accommodates all

individuals, including those with

disabilities. We support the goals of

the Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have

established policies, procedures and

practices which adhere to the

accessibility standards set out in the

AODA. Should you require any

accommodation throughout the

recruitment process please do not

hesitate contacting our Human

Resources Department.

The

Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is an

equal opportunity employer.