Airdrie Centre Wilderness/ Adventure Camp: 1 Counsellors for in person Wilderness Overnight camp and Adventure Day Camp for Campers ages 10-15.
(24 campers per week/ in person programming)
· 40 Hours per week
· $16.50 per hour
Reports to
Manager of Youth Services – Sam Morros
Start Date
June 25th, 2026
Training and Summer Schedule
- Thursday, June 25th & Friday, June 26th, 2026: 9:00am to 4:00pm both days
- Official Wilderness camp Schedule will be given out upon hire
Weeks 3, 5 & 7 will be Overnight wilderness Camping trips
Tuesday- Friday
Please note that Staff will be paid for 40 hours although they will be camping with the group for the entire period. Tuesday start time is at 9am, meeting at the centre and end time on Friday will vary depending on drive time, day will be finished by 4pm.
Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, & 8 (Last day of summer employment will be August 26 (Friday))
Monday- Thursday
9:00am to 4:00pm direct childcare hours
4:00pm- 5:00pm deep clean of location
Friday
8:00am to 2:30pm direct childcare hours
2:30-4:00 deep clean and debrief, program planning if needed
Position Summary
The BGC Airdrie invites you to join us for 8 weeks of action-packed Wilderness/ Adventure Summer camp Programming, supporting 14 youth (ages 10-15) each week, in an outdoor recreational wilderness environment! This position seeks to employ skilled, engaging, supportive, fun, energetic, outgoing, dedicated outdoor enthusiasts that have relative skills and experience planning and facilitating outdoor youth programming that is engaging, educational, exciting, meaningful and safe for all of our participants. We pride ourselves in our ability to hire Wilderness Camp Leaders that are skilled, positive, and engaging role models as you will leave a lasting impression in the lives of the youth and families we serve. Nothing beats that for a Summer Job!
Key ResponsibilitiesYouth Supervision: This includes safety, supervision, and monitoring of all youth during all times.
· Being a creative, enthusiastic, and positive role model to children throughout all Wilderness activities.
· Assist in preparations of weekly programs, including route and menu planning, equipment preparation and risk management.
· Ensuring that all program activities are enjoyable, safe and age appropriate for all participants.
- To be actively involved in all aspects of program implementation.
- Provide appropriate leadership and role modeling at all times to program participants.
- Experience working with youth (in an outdoor environment preferred).
- Lifeguarding or strong water skills i.e. bronze Cross/Medallion an asset.
- Skills and experience in canoeing, backpacking, hiking, and/or other outdoor activities.
- Current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid or Wilderness First Aid.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- High level of organization.
· Transportation of youth participants in van to and from destinations
· Demonstrated sense of skill when dealing with positive behavior management with youth.
· Strength in conflict resolution and the ability to maintain energy and engagement in a high paced environment.
· Be committed to 1-2 days of training followed by 32 hours for all 8 weeks of day camps.
Requirements
- Experience working with youth (in an outdoor environment preferred).
- Lifeguarding or strong water skills i.e., bronze Cross/Medallion an asset.
- Skills and experience in canoeing, backpacking, hiking, and/or other outdoor activities.
- Current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid or Wilderness First Aid.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- High level of organization.
· Class 5 Drivers License with at least 5 years driving experience /
· Demonstrated sense of skill when dealing with positive behavior management with youth.
· Strength in conflict resolution and the ability to maintain energy and engagement in a high paced environment.
Be committed to 1-2 days of training followed by 40 hours for all 8 weeks of day camps
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Class 5 driver's license, and five years of Class 5 driving experience?
- Are you willing to partake in 3 weeks of overnight camp (Tuesday - Friday)?
Work Location: In person
