Program Manager, YMCA Camp Elphinstone

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $63,000.00 Annually

Date Posted:
September 21 st , 2026

Position Title:

Program Manager, YMCA Camp Elphinstone

Location:

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

Term:
Temporary, Full-Time

Start Date:

As soon as possible

End Date:
November 1 st , 2027

Salary: $60,000-$63,000 annually

Reports To:

Director, Camping and Outdoor Education

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Extensive Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff

Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope
The Program manager is responsible for supporting with the leadership and delivering of high-quality outdoor education and summer programs at Camp Elphinstone. This role oversees specialized program areas including out-tripping, ensuring excellence in program delivery through staff training, coaching, and mentoring, while fostering an inclusive environment that reflects equity, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation principles.

The role includes financial accountability for program budgets, equipment maintenance, and supply purchasing, as well as risk management to safeguard participants, staff, and camp assets. Acting as a key leader, this position develops and implements training programs, supervises day-to-day operations, and builds strong relationships with Indigenous partners and diverse communities. The successful candidate will uphold Camp Elphinstone’s reputation for safe, engaging, and nature-connected experiences that promote belonging and personal growth.

Major Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain a high-quality camper experience, ensuring all programming aligns with the camp’s mission and values

Communicate with parents/guardians and liaise with summer partnership and international groups

Lead and the Out-trip, wilderness travel staff team.

Create and maintain Out-trip system that ensures quality planning and preparation for routes, gear and food on trip.

Provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Assist with recruitment, hiring, coaching, and leading a team committed to building a strong, inclusive, camper-focused culture

Maintain all health and safety protocols including acting as a First Aid attendant, conducting site walkthroughs, reporting defects, and ensuring site safety and cleanliness

Ensure all program areas meet applicable standards (YMCA, BCCA, Lifesaving Society, Paddle Canada, etc.)

Oversee inspections, logs and training protocols for all camp program areas (low ropes, mountain biking, waterfront etc.)

Ensure all program areas are equipped appropriately; purchase new equipment and retire/repair broken items as needed

Divide responsibilities based on strengths and needs while maintaining open communication and joint decision-making.

Qualification

Post secondary education in relevant field – Bachelors of Outdoor Recreation or Child and youth care with outdoor experience

Minimum two years of leadership experience in a supervisory/ management role in camp, recreation, or educational field

Minimum of five years leading outdoor leadership training programs

Instructional certification from relevant outdoor activity (Sea kayaking, Canoeing, Hiking, High Ropes or Rock Climbing)

Have or willing to obtain ACCT Level 2 and/or Course manager

Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

Successful candidates will be required to provide or obtain, prior to starting, a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable…