Unit Leader

1 week ago

Mission, British Columbia, Canada Zajac Ranch for Children Full time $33,600 - $33,840 per year

Zajac Ranch Job Description - Unit Leader

Organizational Overview:

Located on the shores of Stave Lake in Mission, BC, just one hour east of Vancouver, Zajac Ranch for Children is situated on over 40 acres of pristine forested land. During the summer months, Zajac Ranch provides camps for children and young adults with chronic, life threatening and/or debilitating conditions. In the off-season, Zajac Ranch welcomes school groups and private rentals. Revenue raised from site rentals goes to supporting Zajac Ranch for Children summer medical camps.

Reporting to: Assistant Camp Director

Direct Reports: Wranglers

Position Type: Contract, Seasonal

Length of Contract: 2.5 months (June 15, 2026 – September 4, 2026) *some camp session exceptions apply due to private camps

Compensation: $162.00 per day; MANDT Relational and Technical Training & Certification; plus, meals and accommodation provided during camp sessions.

Number of Positions Available: 3

Opportunity:

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Unit Leader to become a member of our team. In this senior staff role, Unit Leaders will be responsible for managing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable summer camp experience for all participants.

Specific Duties include but are not limited to:

Staff Management:

· Provide leadership to a team of counsellors and their respective Team Leads acting as mentor, supervisor, support system.

· Write and deliver mid-summer and final performance reviews for Camper Care Team Leads and all Wranglers.

· Be active in the staff progressive disciplinary process, as needed, and provide recommendations to the Director's for responding to performance issues.

Operations:

· Attend daily senior staff meetings to enhance communication and facilitate effective management of the summer camp operations.

· Assist with camper arrival and departure day procedures.

· Work with Food Services department to facilitate mealtimes and snacks.

· Provide any maintenance requests that need to go to the Superintendent Maintenance to the Directors, as required.

Camper Care:

· Write quick sheets, night care sheets, and camper outgoing reports for all campers within assigned dorm.

· Provides creative adaptations, modification, or alternative options for participants when needed and as appropriate, while simultaneously adhering to Zajac Ranch for Children's policies and procedures

· Fosters an inclusive environment for all program participants.

· Reports on success and challenges of the program, including recommendations for the future, to supervisors.

· Utilizes emotional regulation, visual schedules and aids, positive behavior support strategies and other tools when needed to support campers in the enjoyment and successful participation of day-to-day camp activities.

· Maintains confidentiality of all participant information.

· Administers care in emergency and first aid incidents, exercising sound judgement and leadership, deferring to supervisors where appropriate.

· Receive IFRs and ensure that proper incident reporting procedures are being adhered to.

· Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

· Proven adaptability in response to unexpected changes

· Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating effectively with peers and supervisors to ensure a cohesive camp experience.

· A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and youth, with the ability to inspire campers and create a positive camp culture.

· Previous experience working with children with complex medical conditions and/or neurodivergence.

· Completion of second year post-secondary studies in a related field (Social Work, Education, CYC, Developmental Support, Behavioral Science, Pre-Health, etc.).

Required Qualifications

· Standard First Aid

· CPR

· Ability to pass criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening

Joining our team as a Unit Leader offers the opportunity for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a dynamic work environment. If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply today.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties, however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 2.5 months

Pay: $162.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking

Education:

  • DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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