Day Head Camp Counsellor

Job Posting Day Head Camp Counsellor Rate of Pay: $153.75 per day Position Status: Seasonal Contract, Full time Term: June 18th – September 4th, 2026 Reports To: Day Camp Supervisor About Camp Elphinstone YMCA Camp Elphinstone, located near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver. Nestled on 144 acres of temperate rainforest along the shores of Howe Sound, the camp offers a variety of programs for youth ages 5-17 during July and August. These include one- and two-week overnight camps, Leadership Development programs, multi-day paddling and hiking trips, and day camps. From September to June, Camp Elphinstone functions as an Outdoor Education, Event, and Retreat Centre, hosting schools, conferences, weddings, and other special interest groups. Annually, the camp serves over 10,000 participants. YMCA Camp Elphinstone can accommodate and dine up to 472 campers or guests. During July and August, the camp employs around 140 staff and volunteers, while the spring and fall Outdoor Education seasons see a team of 20-50 members. In the winter season, a smaller core team of 10 staff members is maintained. Successful staff at Camp Elphinstone are self-motivated individuals dedicated to helping children and youth thrive in an outdoor camp setting, and they are committed to providing 5-star customer service to all client groups. We acknowledge that the land where YMCA Camp Elphinstone operates is the traditional, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish) Nation since time immemorial. Further, we recognize that our camp activities extend across the Sunshine Coast, which includes the traditional and unceded territories of several Coast Salish Nations, whose peoples have stewarded and continue to protect and care for the lands, waterways and airways where we are grateful to live, work, play and learn. Nature & Scope YMCA Camp Elphinstone is seeking individuals to fill the role of Day Camp Head Counsellor. The Day Camp Head Counsellor should possess strong abilities in several camp and/or outdoor related activities, in addition to demonstrated abilities to facilitate growth and group development among young people. The Day Camp Head Counsellor is a member of the Head Counsellor team. Members of the Head Counsellor team work closely with the Supervisor of their section to support staff training, day-to-day operations and transitions, challenging camper behaviors, and mentoring staff. Responsibilities Provide support and guidance to the Camp Counsellor team. Support the delivery of prepared, innovative training that supports professional development of staff & volunteers. Ensure the programming facilitated by Camp Counsellors meets the standards and expectations. Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all participants and staff. Support Camp Counsellors in ensuring that all campers feel supported, safe, and all their needs (physical, emotional, social, medical, and nutritional) are being met. Assist the Day Camp Supervisor in scheduling, supporting challenging camper behaviours, communicating with families, facilitating daily transition times & meals, and all tasks necessary for the success of camp. Camp staff are expected to contribute to the success of camp by completing tasks in addition to those listed above. These may include, but are not limited to: cleaning, preparing program materials, and transporting and maintaining equipment. Qualifications Experience supporting challenging camper behaviours. Proven ability to solve problems independently. 2 years of experience working in an overnight camp setting. Standard First Aid And CPR-C. Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date. 3 successful reference checks. Additional Qualifications (assets) NL Bronze Cross or Paddle Canada Instructor ACCT Level 2