Volunteer Program Facilitator, Outdoor Education

Date Posted: July 22, 2025

Position Title: Volunteer Program Facilitator, Outdoor Education

Location: YMCA Camp Elphinstone (1760 YMCA Road, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V6 )

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 5-6 Days per week

Start Date: September 1st, 2025

End Date: October 18th, 2025 or November 1st, 2025

Salary: N/A - Food & Accommodation are provided

Reports To: Outdoor Education Coordinators / Outdoor Education &

Events Manager

Nature & Scope

Outdoor Education Facilitators will deliver program instruction, interact directly with children, and provide positive customer service to school and retreats. With the support of the Outdoor Education & Event Coordinators, facilitators are expected to role model and deliver high-quality, safe and participants focused outdoor education programming for students from elementary and high schools while providing excellent customer service to all guests and adults retreat groups on site.

The Facilitator will play a vital role in supporting both program and event service aspects, adapting to a variety of bookings ranging from school groups to adult retreats and weddings. Reporting to the Outdoor Education Coordinators, Facilitators will be trained in all program areas at camp and will executive programming following all risk management, policies and procedures, and within the scope of their training. The Facilitator role includes supporting kitchen duties, assisting with facility maintenance, and performing general upkeep tasks as needed. Facilitators will also contribute to cleaning and crew tasks to help maintain the site and ensure the facilities remain in excellent condition.

YMCA Camp Elphinstone, located near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver. Nestled on 144 acres of temperate rainforest along the shores of Howe Sound, the camp offers a variety of programs for youth ages 5-17 during July and August. These include one- and two-week overnight camps, Leadership Development programs, multi-day paddling and hiking trips, and day camps. From September to June, Camp Elphinstone functions as an Outdoor Education, Event, and Retreat Centre, hosting schools, conferences, weddings, and other special interest groups. Annually, the camp serves over 10,000 participants.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Provide the required skills and expertise learned in training to facilitate safe and effective programming and high-quality service.
• Interact directly with children and encourage interaction between children.
• Provide positive customer service and high-quality experience to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
• Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.
• Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility.

Qualification-you bring:

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

Candidates Should Ideally Know:

• Knowledge or experience with the YMCA, either in Canada or internationally
• Child-focused work experience
• Willingness to take learning and growth opportunities in order to ‘Shine On’
• High motivation and initiative working as part of a team to deliver the YMCA’s mission

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until filled

Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.