Volunteer Program Facilitator, Outdoor Education

**Date Posted**: July 22, 2025

**Position Title**: Volunteer Program Facilitator, Outdoor Education

**Location**: YMCA Camp Elphinstone (1760 YMCA Road, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V6 )

**Term**: Temporary, Full-Time

**Hours**: 5-6 Days per week

**Start Date**: September 1st, 2025

**End Date**: October 18th, 2025 or November 1st, 2025

**Salary**: N/A - Food & Accommodation are provided

**Reports To**: Outdoor Education Coordinators / Outdoor Education &
Events Manager

**Nature & Scope**

Outdoor Education Facilitators will deliver program instruction, interact directly with children, and provide positive customer service to school and retreats. With the support of the Outdoor Education & Event Coordinators, facilitators are expected to role model and deliver high-quality, safe and participants focused outdoor education programming for students from elementary and high schools while providing excellent customer service to all guests and adults retreat groups on site.

The Facilitator will play a vital role in supporting both program and event service aspects, adapting to a variety of bookings ranging from school groups to adult retreats and weddings. Reporting to the Outdoor Education Coordinators, Facilitators will be trained in all program areas at camp and will executive programming following all risk management, policies and procedures, and within the scope of their training. The Facilitator role includes supporting kitchen duties, assisting with facility maintenance, and performing general upkeep tasks as needed. Facilitators will also contribute to cleaning and crew tasks to help maintain the site and ensure the facilities remain in excellent condition.

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.

**Major Responsibilities**-**_in this position, you will_**:

- Provide the required skills and expertise learned in training to facilitate safe and effective programming and high-quality service.
- Interact directly with children and encourage interaction between children.
- Provide positive customer service and high-quality experience to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
- Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.
- Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility.

**Qualification**-**_you bring_**:

- Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Knowledge or experience with the YMCA, either in Canada or internationally
- Child-focused work experience
- Willingness to take learning and growth opportunities in order to ‘Shine On’
- High motivation and initiative working as part of a team to deliver the YMCA’s mission

**About YMCA BC**:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

**Application Process**-**_ready to make a difference?_

**Application Deadline**:Until filled
- If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.

**Note**: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us