Camp Director

The YMCA of Greater Saint John is working hard to address the critical issues facing the region; the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y offers a diverse set of programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. We are a community of 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don’t have a Y story yet – now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to come to see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

Camp Glenburn:

Since 1928, the YMCA's Camp Glenburn has been empowering youth through outdoor education, uninhibited creativity, skill development and communal living. Our mission is to strengthen today's youth by giving them the tools, confidence and compassion to become tomorrow's role models and leaders.

Camp Glenburn is a non-denominational camp, open to all. Located on 30 acres of land on the beautiful Belleisle Bay, Camp Glenburn offers something for everyone to explore. Climb high ropes, go on a canoeing adventure or spend the evening stargazing.

The Opportunity:

As part of the Resource Staff Team the Health and Wellness Director will be responsible to provide routine and emergency care to children and camp staff, monitor children with chronic diseases, educate campers and staff on preventative health issues, and collaborate with camp administrators to implement policies that reduce the risk of injury or illness. The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for the care of ill or injured campers and staff and related administrative duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up and maintaining an infirmary to provide health care to campers and staff.
• Responsible for the care, safety, storage and inventory of all medical equipment.
• Responsible for providing health care such as emergency care, and first aid to all campers and staff.
• Responsible for collecting, storing, and administering all medications for campers and staff.
• Responsible for maintaining health records of all those who visit the camp infirmary.
• Responsible for communicating camper health issues with guardians.
• Responsible for reviewing pre-camp health forms of campers and staff.
• Responsible for providing leadership in issues of health care to counseling and resource staff.
• As a member of the Camp Glenburn Staff Team, the Health and Wellness Director will be a positive role model for fellow staff, C.I.T's and campers in every aspect of camp life, being conscious of health, dress, speech, etiquette and relations with others.
• To assist in other Camp operations as requested by the Camp Director.
• To submit a final report to the Camp Director prior to the completion of the tenure.
• Understands and complies with the New Brunswick Child Care facilities standards, Child Protection Practices.
• To strive to ensure that every child who attends Camp Glenburn is treated with respect, understanding and compassion.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years completion of BNRN.
• Comfortable and knowledgeable with various types of medications.
• Know how to perform oral and subcutaneous medication administration.
• Familiar with head to toe assessments.
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours
• Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication, customer service skills, a team player.
• First Aid/CPR
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Required:

• Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letters and resumes by January 28th, 2024. The YMCA of Greater Saint John appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.