Boating Area Head
Positions Available: 1
Reports to: Program Manager
Supports: Boating Resource Counsellors and boating instructors
Salary: $590/week
Contract Length: June 21 - August 22 (may be extended to August 30 for Family Camp)
Note: Successful applicant must be available in early May for ORCKA training
Responsibilities:
Skill Instruction: Ensure the highest quality of canoeing and kayaking instruction, maintain instructional equipment, and assign instructors to levels; secure outside examiners for boating levels when necessary; arrange for “in-house” examiners whenever possible; complete all ORCKA test sheets; establish a filing system and forward all necessary paperwork to appropriate agencies; ensure badges/awards are forwarded to successful candidates; teach leadership skills.
Lifeguarding: As a member of the Waterfront Team, will be responsible for acting as the Head Guard at Wanakita Beach during Awesome Time.
Administration: Maintain records of all boating instruction; complete all incident, emergency and/ or injury reports when necessary; ensure membership dues and registration for agency affiliations are complete.
Canoe and Kayak Maintenance/Repair: Organize preventative maintenance for each boat; keep a record of each boat’s “open-up” condition, damage incurred during the season, repairs done and “shut-down” condition; and maintain an inventory of commonly used replacement parts.
All-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 summers.
Required Certifications/ Qualifications:
National Lifeguard
Standard First Aid
CPR-C
ORCKA Instructional certifications (camp will provide)
Recommended Certifications/Qualifications:
Knowledge of maintenance procedures for canoes and kayaks
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 participate.
Beyond 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 communities.
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
This 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 contacted.
The 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+ communities.
We 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 hr@sm.ymca.ca.
In 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 years.
Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Please apply through our Dayforce platform.
