Thank you for your applications and interest in our summer program.
Due to the volume of applications we are receiving, we will only be contacting applicants that are qualified for positions still available.
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Health Center Staff - August (1)
Outripping Drivers (2)
Leadership I Counsellor (Outpost and Wilderness Programs) (2)
At the Camp Chief Hector YMCA, we are proud of our work and the opportunities that we provide for children and youth. Working at camp is both hard and satisfying. We are an award-winning organization that has built the trust of our families over many years. Joining this team is a significant commitment, with long-lasting benefits.
Our contracts run seasonally and there are a wide variety of opportunities available at our site. Our pay scale runs from $200 - $300 a week for counselling and resource staff and is based on previous experiences and qualifications. Section Director, Coordinator and Health Care staff wages are based on the years of experience that they have in their field. Please contact the Camp Chief Hector YMCA for specific inquiries about pay.
Here are brief descriptions for all positions available for Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. For more information, please read the main program descriptions and contact our site office for specific inquiries.
WINTER AND FALL POSITIONS
ECOSchool Counsellor
SPRING POSITIONS - hiring for spring 2010 runs from late October - early April
Hector Spring School or Sunship Earth Counsellor
ROPES Counsellor
Coordinators and Program Staff
Kitchen Staff Positions
SUMMER POSITIONS - hiring for summer 2010 runs from late October - late May
Bowfort Counsellor
Mistaya Counsellor
Kananaskin Counsellor
Kananaskin Hike or Canoe Specialist
Pioneer Hike Counsellor
Pioneer Canoe Counsellor
Outpost Pioneer Counsellor (Hike and Horse)
Leadership I Counsellor (Outpost and Wilderness Programs)
Leadership II Counsellor
Sac Dene Leader
Horse Staff
Higher Ground Staff
Health Centre Staff
Waterfront Staff
Craft Staff
Outtripping Staff and Drivers
Support Team (Section and Area Directors)
Lifeguard
Outpost Cook
ECOSchool Counsellor - Hiring for fall 2010 begins in early May
ECOSchool is a four-day program for Grade Five and Six students that focuses on the development of environmental awareness and community building in an outdoor setting. Student learning is experiential, active and fun. Counsellors help students use maps to explore the forests on a day hike, examine various tree species, play the animal game, identify constellations and communicate through drumming and drama. Counsellors are responsible for the supervision, care and support of students during the day and overnight. A Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification is required.
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Hector Spring School or Sunship Earth Counsellor - FULL FOR SPRING 2010
Counsellors for both of these programs work with students in Grades 5 and 6 who come to camp with their schools. Both programs include games and initiatives, exploring the natural area around camp, and taking care of the students during the day and at night while they are at camp. These counsellors are required to have a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification. Hector Spring School and Sunship Earth contracts run from April 26th - June 12th, 2010.
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ROPES Counsellor - FULL FOR SPRING 2010
The ROPES program focuses on developing leadership and teamwork skills in the outdoors. Counsellors facilitate this through activities such as team-building initiatives, elements at the high ropes course, hiking, canoeing, and working with horses. These staff members must have a Wilderness First Aid (minimum 24 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification. ROPES Counsellor contracts run from April 26th - June 12th, 2010.
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Coordinators and Program Staff - FULL FOR SPRING 2010
All three spring programs are lead by a coordinator with the help of program staff. These staff members support counsellors, students, teachers, and parents and are role models in the camp community. Coordinators and program staff have many seasons of camp experience. Please contact Nikki Thomson for more information. Program Staff contracts run from April 23rd - June 12th, 2010.
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Kitchen Staff Positions
Camp Chief Hector YMCA is looking to fill a variety of positions in our food services department. Kitchen staff help cooks to prepare food, bake, clean work stations and serve three meals per day to groups ranging from 100 - 600 people. These positions are paid with an hourly wage and kitchen staff live in indoor accommodations. Please contact Holly Raaphorst for more information (hraaphor@calgary.ymca.ca).
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Bowfort Counsellor - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Bowfort counsellors lead groups of campers aged 6-13 who come to camp for 6-day sessions. Counsellors also work with our Family Camp. These staff enthusiastically lead day-campers and residential campers in all activities and care for the individual and group needs of the children. All residential camp groups participate in an overnight outtrip - outtripping experience is beneficial. A flatwater paddling certification is also valuable. All staff must have a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification. Bowfort Counsellor contracts run from June 26 - August 13th, 2010.
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Mistaya Counsellor - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
The Mistaya section is for campers aged 10-11 who come to camp for 13-day sessions. Mistaya Counsellors energetically lead all camp activities and games, as well as a three-day backpacking trip. As Mistaya campers are young and often new to camp, counsellors are attentive to individual and group challenges and successes. Outtripping experience and a flatwater paddling certification are very beneficial to this position. Mistaya staff must have a Wilderness First Aid (minimum 24 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification. Mistaya Counsellor contracts run from June 26th - August 28th, 2010.
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Kananaskin Counsellor - FULL FOR FEMALE STAFF FOR SUMMER 2010
Kananaskin counsellors are co-leaders for groups of 12 and 13 year old campers who come to camp for 13-days. Campers who are 12 years old will participate in a 3-day backpacking trip, a day-long horse program, and a day-long river canoe experience. Kananaskins who are 13 years old choose between a 4-day hike, a 4-day canoe trip, or a 3-day horse program at Outpost. Counsellors are paired with a canoe or hike specialist for those camps. Kananaskin counsellors also lead all camp activities and games. All Kananaskin staff must have a Wilderness First Aid (minimum 24 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification, as well as the Camp Chief Hector YMCA Canoe certification (or equivalent). Kananaskin Counsellor contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Kananaskin Hike or Canoe Specialist - FULL FOR FEMALE STAFF FOR SUMMER 2010
Kananaskin outtrip specialists have significant outtripping experience - either in backpacking trips in the Rocky Mountains leading river canoe trips. Canoe specialists have a Paddle Alberta Level 1 Tandem Moving Water Instructor certification (or equivalent), and hiking specialists will have completed a backpacking certification. With input from their counselling partners, these staff members are in charge of the trip-specific risk and group management decisions while on trip. Kananaskin specialists co-lead groups of 13 year old campers who come to camp for 13 days, and are involved in all camp activities. A Wilderness First Aid (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification is also required. Kananaskin Hike or Canoe Specialist contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Pioneer Hike Counsellor - FULL FOR FEMALE STAFF FOR SUMMER 2010
Pioneer hike counsellors co-lead groups of 14 year old campers who come to camp for 13-day sessions. These groups are based out of our main site. During each session, counsellors lead a 6-day backpacking trip as well as most in-camp activities. Pioneer hike counsellors have significant experience leading multi-day backpacking trips in the Rocky Mountains. Pioneer hike counsellors will have completed a backpacking certification. A Wilderness First Aid (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification is necessary. Pioneer Hike Counsellor contracts run from June 22nd - August 28th, 2010.
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Pioneer Canoe Counsellor - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Counsellors leading the Pioneer canoe programs will be based out of our main site and lead groups of 14 or 15 year old youth on 5 day river canoe trips. These staff members have significant experience leading river canoeing trips, an ARCA level 1 Tandem instructor certification (or equivalent) and Wilderness First Aid (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification. Pioneer canoe staff will also lead and participate in many in-camp activities. Pioneer Canoe Counsellor contracts run from June 22nd - August 28th, 2010.
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Outpost Pioneer Counsellor (Hike and Horse) - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Outpost Pioneer programs are for 15 year old youth who come to camp for 13-day sessions. The program alternates each session between the hike option (7 or 8-day backpacking trip in the Yaha Tinda area) and the horse/hike option (5-day backpacking trip in the Outpost area and a 4-day horse experience). Outpost Pioneer staff have significant experience leading multi-day backpacking trips with youth and will complete a backpacking course. Experience working with horses is also valuable. All staff must have a Wilderness First Aid (minimum 40 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification. Outpost Pioneer Counsellor contracts run from June 22nd - August 28th, 2010.
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Leadership I Counsellor (Outpost and Wilderness Programs)
Leadership I programs are month-long programs for 16 year old youth. Both programs involve teaching and modeling backcountry leadership skills. Leadership I staff have extended experience leading youth in the outdoors and many relevant certifications. Please contact Jana Reed for more information. Leadership I Counsellor contracts run from June 22nd - August 28th, 2010.
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Leadership II Counsellor - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Leadership II counsellors guide 17 year old youth through a month-long program that focuses on learning peer and camper leadership skills. Leadership II counsellors have many years of camp leadership experience. Please contact Jana Reed for more information. Leadership II Counsellor contracts run from June 21st - August 28th, 2010.
Sac Dene Leader - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Sac Dene is our summer-long canoe trip for 17 year old youth. Sac Dene leaders have many years of outdoor leadership experience and certifications. Please contact Jana Reed for more information. Sac Dene Leader contracts run from late spring - August 28th, 2010.
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Horse Staff - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Members of the horse staff team lead half-day and day-long arena and trail rides for our campers. Other duties include helping care for individual and herd health and completing daily chores. The horse program is based out of our main site and the Outpost. Main site horse staff must have a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification and Outpost horse staff must have a Wilderness First Aid (minimum 24 hour course) and CPR 'C' certification. Horse Staff contracts run from June 22nd - August 28th, 2010.
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Higher Ground Staff - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Higher ground staff facilitate experiences for campers at the high ropes course, team swing element, flying squirrel element, climbing tower, and Hector tower. These staff members must have a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification. Higher Ground Staff contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Health Centre Staff - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Health Centre staff provide a professional and caring approach to the health of both campers and staff. This staff team also focuses on the prevention of illness and injuries. Health Center staff administer camper medications, maintain professional records, and correspond professionally with families and with our health care partners. These staff members must have at least a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification and a commitment to camper care. Health Centre Staff contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Waterfront Staff - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Our waterfront staff facilitate the daily operations on Chilver Lake. Waterfront staff work with counsellors to teach campers various canoeing skills, waterfront safety, proper gear usage and care, voyageur canoeing and supervise waterfront games, activities and swimming. A Standard First Aid certification is required along with a Waterfront Canoe Instructor certification. An NLS certification and experience with leading, teaching and supervising are an asset. These staff members must be committed to enforcing policies and standards set by the YMCA and the camping industry. Waterfront Staff contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Craft Staff - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Our various crafts programs are an integral part of our on-site programming. The Arts and Crafts team facilitates creative sessions that focus on learning artistic skills and completing a useful finished product. Arts and crafts projects include sketching and painting, soap making, crocheting, making mini pillows, and bead work. The Camp Craft team engage campers in our natural history with hands-on and exciting skills. Activities that the camp craft staff lead include fire-making, atl-atl throwing, walking stick carving, making natural tea, harvesting edible wilds, and baking outtrip foods such as bannock. The Performing Arts team engage campers in theatre sports, productions, drama games and improvisation activities. At the end of each session, the performing arts instructors arrange for campers to perform at our closing ceremony - Grand Council. All craft team members must have a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification and a significant amount of experience in one of these specific fields. Craft Staff contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Outtripping Staff and Drivers - STILL LOOKING FOR DRIVERS OVER THE AGE OF 21 WITH CLEAN DRIVING RECORDS
The Outtripping Centre is the hub of packing for outtrips and cleaning up after wards. Staff members in this area help groups to find the right gear and help with packing their food and cleaning. Outtripping staff members re-inventory equipment and food, and maintain a work-site the reflects professional food-safe practices and professional driving standards. Drivers are needed to shuttle groups to and from their trip destinations. Outtripping staff must have a Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certification. Drivers must provide a Driver's Abstract and have taken a Defensive Driving course or have a valid Class 4 license. Outripping Staff contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Section and Program Area Directors
Section and Program Area directors are leaders and role models in the camp community. Directors may supervise between 6 and 40 staff members. They are able to act as a professional liaison between the camp and its various partners - families, land managers, and the Calgary YMCA. They have many years of camp experience and certifications relevant to their position. Please contact Jana Reed for more information. Section and Program Area Director contracts run from June 21st - August 29th, 2010.
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Lifeguard- FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Lifeguards have the opportunity to work with a variety of youth, all with varying skills and abilities. Our lifeguards are expected to provide the safety and supervision required to meet and exceed industry and YMCA Calgary standards. Successful candidates will have a current NLS certification with Standard First Aid and CPR C. Lifeguard contracts run from June 24th - August 28th, 2010.
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Outpost Cook - FULL FOR SUMMER 2010
Each summer, Camp Chief Hector YMCA hires an Outpost Cook to run the food services portion of our Outpost site. This position requires a high level of organization, creativity, motivation and work ethic. Please contact Jana Reed for more information (jreed@calgary.ymca.ca). Outpost Cook contracts run from June 21st - August 28th, 2010.
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