Program Manager

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario • Spanish, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today. At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time. We are currently looking for a Program Manager to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-time Contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s John Island Camp location near Spanish, ON. Reporting to the Director of John Island Camp, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all programming at camp. This role develops and implements camp schedules and staffing plans to ensure all program areas are fully covered. The Program Manager supervises Program Team Leads, including Waterfront, Adventure, and Outtripping, as well as the Counselling Team, working alongside the Camper Care Manager to ensure that all campers experience high-quality, engaging, and fun programs throughout their time at camp.

Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is an asset. Applicants with education completed outside of Canada must submit a WES with their application
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
• Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Licence
• Supervisory experience managing high-quality overnight camp programs
• Knowledge of CQRP and OCA programs
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; French language skills are an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Experience conducting performance management with direct reports
• Minimum one years experience in a senior camp or outdoor centre role
• Minimum three to four years’ experience working at summer camps or outdoor centres

Nice To Haves

• National Lifeguard Service (NLS), Ropes Course Instructor Level 2, and Wilderness Advanced First Aid certifications are assets

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-quality, participant-focused, safe, and engaging camp experience for all campers
• Oversee camp theme days and special programs
• Coordinate attendance and provide resources for cabin programs, individual choice activities, evening programs, and happy hour programs
• Manage program supplies, equipment, and budgets for all camp activities
• Evaluate campers during individual choice activities and provide feedback
• Oversee Tuck Shop inventory and purchases
• Develop, schedule, train, and support staff to deliver high-quality camp programs
• Follow all YMCA and John Island Camp policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Association

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED