Waterfront Staff

Girl Guides of Canada•Sechelt, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Waterfront Director, in this role, you will be a part of the Camp Olave Summer Staff Team. With over 1500 meters of ocean beach overlooking the scenic Georgia Strait, this position will allow you to play an important part in the girls’ fun, friendship, adventures and discovery at Camp Olave. The camp has been operating for over 95 years providing a variety of camping experiences for girls. In this exciting position your main responsibility will be to ensure the safety of participants in all waterfront activities including swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Additionally, you will support other activities in the camp such as leading girls through various nature programs and special events.

Requirements

Current NLS Waterfront or NLS Pool Award.
Resume and names of two (2) references, one being either a work or volunteer position.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Paddle Canada Intermediate Lake Skills Tandem, or equivalent courses in your Province or Territory, or reference letter and documented experience that includes righting and re-entry into a capsized boat
Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Skills Level 1, or equivalent courses in your Province or Territory, or reference letter and documented experience that includes righting and re-entry into a capsized boat
19 years of age or over
You are between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment.
You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and,
You are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment

Nice To Haves

Environmental studies an asset
A passion for getting girls outside.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of participants in all waterfront activities such as swimming, kayaking and canoeing by: Maintaining a safe swimming area
Instructing all participants in waterfront safety as it pertains to the activity.
Completes daily inspections of the waterfront safety equipment, first aid kits, boathouse, boats and related equipment and reports any concerns or deficiencies to the Waterfront Manager
Establishes and implements special events (e.g. Sandcastle building, campfire) in cooperation with the Waterfront Director
Assists with nature programs for campers by performing such duties as: Demonstrating activities and displays in the Nature House
Leading nature walks on the beach and along trails.
Conducting evening nature programs such as an introduction to astronomy
Ensuring that the self-guided nature materials (located in the office) are always ready for use and providing orientation in their use for Guiders.
Trains Guiders to the archery program so that they may safely lead their own Unit in the activity
Facilitates the Low Ropes course in coordination with the Low Ropes Site Manager
Performs other related duties as assigned.