Title:Adventure Director
Position Status:Full-Time, Seasonal
Vacancies:1
Salary: $650+ per week
Start Date:June 2025
Location:Big Cove Camp, Thorburn, NS
The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.
There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.
The Opportunity
The Adventure Director is responsible for supervising and running the Adventure Program at camp which includes initiatives, team building, low and high ropes courses, a zip line, and a climbing tree. Duties would include training all staff in general safety rules for each of the courses, designing an adventure program for all of the campers, conducting regular safety checks on equipment and the course and helping out other areas of camp as needed. This individual must have extensive knowledge of ropes courses. This position is part of the resource team.
Qualifications & Skills
- Must be 19 years of age by December 31, 2025
- Minimum Qualifications: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and CPR-C, WHIMIS
- Recommended qualifications: NLS, Class 4 Driver’s License, Canadian Boating License
- Must have a Challenge Course Practitioner Certificate or Customized training for Big Cove by Adventureworks! or other ACCT-accredited trainer (will be offered in the Spring of 2024)
- Experience facilitating high ropes, low ropes, initiatives and team-building activities is necessary
- Strong work ethic
- Positive team-oriented attitude
- Good judgement
- Patience with children and an interest in their growth and development
Please note that successful candidates are required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check (18+) and Vulnerable Sector Check (18+), clear Child Abuse Registry Check, and valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C training at minimum. All YMCA employees are required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.
Apply Today
Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
