Senior Leadership Trainer Flat Water

Join to apply for the Senior Leadership Trainer Flat Water role at YMCA of Greater Toronto. Daily rate: $118.33 - $128.00. Weekly rate: $710.00 - $768.00. 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 and Sunday. Employment type: Seasonal Contract. Number of vacancies: 6. Anticipated start date: June 7, 2026. Deadline to apply: November 30, 2025 at 5:00 pm. About the Camp 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. It covers 650 acres of Muskoka wilderness, 3 interconnected lakes, and 26 km of hiking trails. The camp offers flat‑water canoe trips and wilderness experiences. Role Overview Senior Leadership Trainers work in pairs to facilitate and deliver high‑quality, intentional Senior Leadership Programs at YMCA Camp Pine Crest. Through guidance, participants gain leadership theory, group development, technical and interpersonal skills, and confidence. Trainers mentor participants on flat‑water canoe trips and plan wilderness experiences. In This Role, You Will: Plan and execute activities, learning sessions, and debriefs to help participants develop self‑awareness and hard skills, coaching each Senior Leadership Participant within their group. Ensure a high level of programming for participants on‑site and on trip, including implementing participant placements in various roles around camp. Assist with participant high school credits, including facilitating assignments, marking, and ensuring completion. Continuously build relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Supervise program participants while on‑site and on trip. Ensure equipment and safety needs of the group are met through maintenance, inventory, and repair of assigned equipment, and by following all safety protocols before and during trips. Attend the Leadership Information Day in late May to meet the families of participants. Act as a positive role model for all participants and fellow staff by embodying YMCA values and following all YMCA camp guidelines, policies, procedures, and Ontario Camps Association guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. You Bring: Current Standard First Aid, CPR‑C, NLS, Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Food Handler’s Certificate, ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 3 by the start of contract, valid until at least the last day of the contract. Lifesaving Instructor considered an asset (able to instruct Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, CPR‑C). Minimum 3 years working with youth in leadership development. Experience leading canoe trips and extensive knowledge of canoe tripping. Ability to use frequent light to medium physical effort, including lifting up to 20 kg, bending, stooping, pushing, carrying, and pulling. Demonstrated ability to multi‑task, adapt to change, and work independently and in a team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff. Ability to deliver feedback in a timely and constructive manner to participants. Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required. Minimum of 20 years old by the start of contract. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging. Commitment to the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values. Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs, including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services. YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter. What You Need to Succeed: Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values. Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people. YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship‑Builder, Improvement‑Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter. Why Work for the YMCA? The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we provide equal opportunity for all qualified candidates. To ensure safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on a successful Police Records Check and a Vulnerable Police Records Check. The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr