Camp Kitchikewana Overnight Camping Head Tripper ID #1410

Head TripperPositions Available: 1Reports to: Camp ManagementSupports: Outtripping StaffSalary: $890/weekContract Length: June 21 - August 22 (may be extended to August 30 for Family Camp)Note: Mandatory Tripper training will be provided in early :Emergency Procedures: Ensure that each camper and staff member has knowledge of emergency procedures as they pertain to out-trip before they go on trip. Participate in the preparation and practicing of evacuation routes alongside the rest of the tripping team the sites team and Camp Management. Safety Equipment: Ensure First Aid kits are well-stocked and accompany all outtrips; review select and schedule outtrip routes specific to age tradition safety and YMCA value; ensure there is a qualified leader on each trip (1 staff aged 18 and one NL-certified staff); implement the outtripping curriculum; develop well-balanced practical menus; facilitate the packing of each outtrip; maintain an accurate inventory of departmental equipment; perform necessary repairs : Ensure the camp office has copies of all route cards and a schedule of trips. Reviews all trip logs and incident reports. Order trip food through the kitchen while operating within a budget. Leadership Tripping: Assist the Leadership department in all planning components of the extended outtrip (this includes the coordination of participant outtripping skill education route selection and menu planning).Risk Management: Will work with Tripping Staff and Camp Management to establish best practices that ensure that industry standards are maintained to best minimize risk on -Camp Programming: As a member of the non-counselling staff team will be jointly responsible for developing and delivering all-camp programs throughout the summer (these include but may not be limited to camp-wide events evening programs closing banquet campfires).Year-end Report: Will complete a year-end report to summarize the season and make suggestions for future maintenance: ensure that program equipment is in good repair and safe to use (tripping canoes sailboats etc.). Assist the Sites team in maintaining site cleanliness and general Certifications/Qualifications: Minimum of 18 years of ageNational LifeguardStandard First Aid CPR-CORCKA Tripping Level 2 (camp will provide)ORCKA Tripping Level 3 (camp will provide)Wilderness First Aid (camp will provide)Recommended Certifications/Qualifications:Knowledge of the commonly used areas for trips (McCrae Lake Musquash River Beausoleil Island)About us:The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting well-being and encouraging social responsibility. Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to facilities and programs covering Simcoe County Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental emotional and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong confident and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds ages and abilities to achieve their health goals fulfill their potential and feel a genuine sense of belonging we contribute to the creation of stronger YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns. Applications will remain open until the position is role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of fulfillment. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We are dedicated to fostering brave spaces of acceptance and inclusivity for every person who connects with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA seek to make every interaction with the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka a barrier-free experience. Individuals requesting accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources department at keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Please apply through our Dayforce platform.