Lead Sea Kayak Guide

2 weeks ago

Sooke, Canada YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Full time

**Lead Sea Kayak Guide**

**Camp Thunderbird**

**Location**:Based at YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Outdoor Centre/Camp Thunderbird (Sooke, BC)
with trips taking place at various locations around Vancouver Island.

**Trip Locations**:Broughton Archipelago and the Gulf Islands

**Guiding Days Available**:August 9 - 22, 2023
**Wage**:$200 - $300 per day (Commensurate with certifications and experience).

**Nature and Scope**:
Camp Thunderbird offers guided trips (sea kayaking and hiking) on and around Vancouver Island, for
children and youth. Staff hired as Sea Kayak Guides will work with Counselling staff to ensure that
these experiences are safe, fun and help the participants increase their skills and confidence in being
outdoors. These positions require technically skilled people who value the opportunity to work
collaboratively with other staff in delivering a well-rounded program. The Sea Kayak Guides must love
working with youth and be able to demonstrate that they are committed to both providing quality
camping experiences, and adhering to the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility,
and inclusiveness.

Successful applicants will be energetic, motivated, organized, and capable of creating a positive sense
of belonging for all participants. Guides will be accommodated on-site during our program season in
shared rustic accommodation (as appropriate/required - before and/or after trip). This
casual/seasonal position is entitled to an individual YMCA-YWCA membership and 4% vacation pay.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the safety of all participants, staff, and volunteers when on trips
- Enthusiastically assist in the leadership of campers in all activities, as well as helping to meet
- the individual and group needs of youth in their care, 24 hours a day- Adhere to relevant standards in program and service delivery (YMCA Camping,
- BCCA Accreditation, SKGABC, OCC, etc.)- Promote, incorporate and role model the YMCA-YWCA core values in all program activities
- Provide participants with challenges, supporting their development of new skills;
- adjust programs and make changes as required- Support an increase in environmental awareness and appreciation by youth
- Demonstrate, promote and role model exceptional interpersonal skills, and a love of
- working with children and youth- All staff assist with cleaning, maintenance and food services tasks as required
- Assist with other camp/trip related duties as required

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**Qualifications**:

- Current Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC) Level 2 or 3 certification, or equivalent,
- required- Must hold current First Aid as per requirements of their SKGABC certification (i.e., Advanced
- Wilderness First Aid) and CPR-C.- Experience working with children and youth in an over-night or day camp, educational or
- recreational setting preferred- Completed High School with post-secondary education/courses an asset
- A clean Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required
- The YMCA-YWCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff

and volunteers to be fully vaccinated (minimum 2 doses of vaccine).

**Competencies**:

- Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
- Commitment to Health and Safety
- Communication
- Creativity and Innovation
- Teamwork

to:
Human Resources

YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

**_Please Note:_***

**_2. _**_Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position._

For more information:
Senior Overnight Kayak (grades 6-8)
19 Day Leadership Development Quest (grades 9-10)

**_The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.
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