Camper Section Supervisor

Date Posted: November 19th 2025 Position Title: Camper Section Supervisor Location: YMCA BC - Camp Elphinstone (1760 YMCA Rd, Gibsons, V0N 1V6, BC) Term: Temporary, Full time Start Date: June 14th, 2026 End Date: September 4th, 2026 Salary: $164.70 per day plus food & accommodation Reports To: Assistant Summer Camp Manager
Nature & Scope YMCA Camp Elphinstone is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the role of Camper Section Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee a section of up to 160 campers and 34 staff, managing camper care, counsellor development, section-wide programs, and scheduling activities to ensure a seamless and enjoyable camp experience. Camper Section Supervisors are responsible for the safety and well-being of every camper in their section and provide essential support to Camp Counsellors in handling day-to-day camper needs. In addition to supervising and evaluating counsellor performance, they communicate with families when needed. Camper Section Supervisors also coach and mentor Head Camp Counsellors, offering guidance on navigating challenging camper situations, maintaining high program quality, and enhancing the overall camp experience. The Camper Supervisor is a member of the Supervisor team. The Supervisor team collaborates closely with the Summer Camp Manager and Assistant Summer Camp Managers to foster a positive camp culture and prioritize the safety and well-being of all campers. Dedicated to delivering a 5-star experience for campers and their families, Section Supervisors play a key role in the development and facilitation of summer staff training. Supervisors participate in scheduling staff, managing program budgets, driving camp vehicles, and facilitating the success of their section of camp. Camper Section Supervisor positions Early Schedule Camper Section Supervisor (younger campers) Late Schedule Camper Section Supervisor (older campers)
Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Provide direct supervision to Camp Counsellors in a specific section. Provide leadership and role modelling to all staff.
• Assist with developing and delivering innovative training that supports professional development of staff & volunteers.
• Organize, plan, and facilitate all section-specific programs and events.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians in a professional manner.
• Plan Camp Counsellor and Head Camp Counsellor schedules to ensure strong program delivery and necessary time off.
• Assist in purchasing supplies and managing the budget for cabin supplies and staff socials.
• Collaborate with other members of the Supervisor team to support all sections of camp.
• Support with sign-in and sign-out days.
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all participants and staff
• Camp staff are expected to contribute to the success of camp by completing tasks in addition to those listed above. These may include, but are not limited to: cleaning, preparing program materials, and transporting and maintaining equipment.

Qualification-you bring:

• Strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster an inclusive and collaborative culture among staff.
• Proven ability to solve problems independently.
• Experience training and mentoring staff.
• Advanced understanding of behavior management, group facilitation, and risk management.
• 3 years of experience in camping, youth recreation, and/or outdoor education.
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date.
• 3 successful reference checks.
• BC Class 5 Driver’s License.

Additional Qualifications (assets)

• BC Class 4 Driver's License

• Bronze Cross or Paddle Canada Instructor
• ACCT Level 2
• NL
• Advanced First Aid (40 hour)

About Camp Elphinstone: 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. YMCA Camp Elphinstone can accommodate and dine up to 472 campers or guests. During July and August, the camp employs around 140 staff and volunteers, while the spring and fall Outdoor Education seasons see a team of 20-50 members. In the winter season, a smaller core team of 10 staff members is maintained. Successful staff at Camp Elphinstone are self-motivated individuals dedicated to helping children and youth thrive in an outdoor camp setting, and they are committed to providing 5-star customer service to all client groups. We acknowledge that the land where YMCA Camp Elphinstone operates is the traditional, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish) Nation since time immemorial. Further, we recognize that our camp activities extend across the Sunshine Coast, which includes the traditional and unceded territories of several Coast Salish Nations, whose peoples have stewarded and continue to protect and care for the lands, waterways and airways where we are grateful to live, work, play and learn.
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: This process will continue until all positions have been filled. However, please apply early for your preferred positions. Due to longer processing times for visas and work permits – all international candidates who need to apply for a work permit must apply before these deadlines: Spring Season: January 15th 2026, at 11:59pm PST Summer Season: February 29th 2026 at 11:59pm PST If you apply outside of these time frames, the chances of receiving a decision on time will be lower due to high demand for processing applications. Throughout the recruitment process, our main method of contact is via email. As such, we ask that you please monitor your emails regularly and respond to any emails from us in a timely manner. Any delays in communication can significantly impact the recruitment process, especially if deadlines are missed.
What to expect: Here is our expected timeline:
November

• Job Postings go live
• Review of Applications
• Contacting applicants to offer interview

December

• First round of interviews begin
• Continuous review of applications & offer of interviews

January

• First round of successful applicants will be contacted
• Continuous review of applications & offer of interviews

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. Throughout the recruitment process, our main method of contact is via email. As such, we ask that you please monitor your emails regularly and respond to any emails from us in a timely manner.
• 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. Thank you for your interest and application.