CCH Outdoor Education and Weekend Program Manager

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community.

This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

YMCA Calgary serves the community at our six health and wellness locations, six child care centres, two outdoor camp locations, and 60 community outreach locations. Join us in building healthy communities!

CCH Outdoor Education and Weekend Program Manager (Full Time)

Camp Chief Hector YMCA

Salary Range: $56,096.00/yr - $70,120.00/yr

Start Date:

Immediately

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association
• Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association
• Anniversary flex day to celebrate each year of employment
• Program discounts
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities
• Leadership award opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid recertification and training

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

• Completed a degree or diploma. Strong preference will be given to candidates with an Education degree. Other degrees that would be considered an asset are in Environment, Recreation, Physical Education/Kinesiology.
• Previous day camp or overnight camp and/or outdoor education experience as a supervisor
• Previous teaching experience in a classroom and/or outdoors
• Experience and comfort in the outdoors and wilderness travel
• Willingness to represent Camp Chief Hector and YMCA Camping publicly and at all times
• Supervisory experience with diverse teams located in different locations
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations:
  Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Other wilderness-based certifications
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three professional references

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee operations of our Outdoor Education and Weekend Programs at Camp Chief Hector
• Hire, train and provide performance management for Outdoor Education and Outdoor Programs supervisors, seasonal staff and direct reports
• Manage the program and site operations Health and Safety obligations as defined by law and YMCA policies
• Manage the outdoor education and outdoor programs budgets and purchase equipment and supply inventories
• Maintain and research high quality program options
• Collaborate and provide leadership within the CCHY management team and all department teams
• Represent Camp Chief Hector and YMCA Calgary at all times
• Contribute to YMCA outdoors programming within all of YMCA Calgary
• Set and maintain school registration cadence, school expectations, and revenue budgets
• Set and maintain weekend inquiry and bookings system, manage wait lists and client relationships
• Provide quality leadership, implementation, guidance, and resources in the areas of camp counsellor training,…