Camp Leadership Counsellor - Jobs in Pictou, NS

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Title: Camp Leadership CounsellorReports to: Camp DirectorPosition Status: Full Time, SeasonalVacancies: 5Start Date: Summer-June 2022Location: Thorburn, NSDept: 8200 Interested in joining our team as a Leadership CounsellorThe YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is on the lookout for camp enthusiasts to join our team as Leadership Counsellors at Big Cove Camp, located in Thorburn, Nova Scotia. All Applicants must be ready to begin and continue a journey of Building Healthy Communities through the Power of Belonging.What We DoRooted in our core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Inclusiveness, since 1853 the YMCA has connected Nova Scotian’s to life-enhancing opportunities. As a non-profit charity, we provide vital services, such as Health, Employment, Childcare/ Camps, Immigrant Services, and Youth Development.The OpportunityBig Cove YMCA Camp is a residential summer camp for children aged 6–16 located in Thorburn, Nova Scotia. Big Cove is the oldest residential camp in Canada, founded by the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth in 1889. At camp, we believe that our exciting programs and dedicated staff are truly the pinnacle of the Big Cove Camp experience.Our staff are not only leaders but friends, teachers and role models to all of our campers. Camp staff members are a dedicated group of responsible young adults carefully selected for their character, maturity, skills and sincere interest in the growth and development of youth.Leadership counsellors play a vital role at Big Cove as they are directly involved with training future Big Cove staff. They must have strong leadership skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and be able to delegate jobs and tasks to participants while ensuring safety and fun. Leadership counsellors live in tipi’s in our leadership village away from the main part of camp with a co-leader and 8 campers. Leadership Counsellors will work in either our L1 or L2 program supporting the development and training of participants in hard skills such as archery, high ropes and canoeing as well as soft skills such as camper management, group dynamics and behaviour management. Leadership Counsellor will lead their group on a 10 day ocean canoe trip to PEI or Cape Breton Island. Leadership Counsellors are required to live on site during the camp season.Qualifications Must be 19 years of age by December 31, 2022 A minimum of two years working at a summer camp or related experience Minimum qualifications: NLS, Standard First Aid and CPR C, WHIMIS, Wilderness First Aid, Paddle Canada Certification Recommended qualifications: Outdoor Council of Canada, Interpretive Guides Association, Wilderness Advanced First AidNote:Successful candidates will be required to provide:

• A current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Proof of valid First Aid and CPR training
• Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have a valid exemption prior to start date
• Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training

Apply TodayPlease apply online at http://www.ymcahfx.ca/job-postings/ by June 30th, 2022We look forward to hearing from you!The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.Quick Apply

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