Canoe Specialist

**Title**: Canoe Specialist

**Position Status**:Full-Time, Seasonal

**Vacancies**: 1

**Salary**: $650+ per week

**Start Date**: June 2025

**Location**:Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NS

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

**The Opportunity**

Canoeing is one of Big Coves core programs as we build campers skills from junior camper to leadership camper in order to have the skills to take part in canoe trip programs. The Canoe Specialist will help in facilitating the Big Cove Canoe Program in all areas (interest groups, cabin programs, Leadership) throughout the summer. They should have a few years of experience canoeing in various environments. Certifications such as Paddle Canada or others would be an asset. The Canoe Specialist will also act as the Assistant Waterfront Director and assist with facilitating waterfront programs where needed.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Must be 19 years of age by December 31, 2025
- A minimum of three years working at a summer camp or related experience
- Minimum qualifications: Paddle Canada, NLS, Standard First Aid and CPR-C, Swimming Instructor’s Certificate, Canadian Boating License, WHIMIS,
- Recommended qualifications: Waterfront or beach NLS, Lifesaving Instructor certification (LSI), Paddle Canada Instructor levels, Class 4 Driver’s License
- Strong work ethic
- Positive team-oriented attitude
- Good judgement
- Patience with children and an interest in their growth and development

We 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.