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BGC South Coast BC · 2 months ago

Program Director - Camp Potlatch

Potlatch, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$168/d - $168/d

BGC South Coast BC is seeking a Program Director for Camp Potlatch, a wilderness camp located along the shores of Howe Sound. The Program Director will oversee summer programs for children and youth, ensuring engaging and age-appropriate activities while fostering a fun and safe environment.

Non ProfitPersonal HealthSports

Responsibilities

The Program Director is expected to be present and highly visible around camp

This person will occasionally run programs throughout the day and provide daily feedback to both Area Heads and Cabin Leaders assigned to work in each area

Other duties include providing quality programs during the boat ride to and from camp, creating meal skits and evening programs in collaboration with the Area Heads, as well as running meals and campfires

Must be willing to dress up and take part in all camp-wide programming

Qualification

Camp programming experienceWilderness out-trippingStandard First Aid with CPRNational Lifeguard certificationPleasure Craft Operators LicenseFOODSAFE Level 1Team-building activitiesCreative programmingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Must be at least 19 years old by July 1, 2025

Experience working in a Cabin Leader, Area Head, or Day Camp Leader role at an overnight summer camp or day camp

Available to work the duration of the Summer contract (June 21-August 22 2025)

Clean Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Standard First Aid with CPR “C”

National Lifeguard (NL)

Pleasure Craft Operators License

FOODSAFE Level 1

Preferred

Post-secondary courses/training in a related field preferred

Previous experience with wilderness out-tripping preferred

Previous experience facilitating a variety of camp or day camp programming for youth

Belay Training

Provincial Canoe/Kayak Levels

Clean Class 4 Driver's License or equivalent

Benefits

Meals and accommodation provided

Transportation (pick up and drop off from downtown Vancouver)

Every other weekend off (flexibility with schedule required)

Paid training

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential short-term counselling, online resources and information including support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

Up to 2 paid sick days following 30 days of employment.

Paid birthday off (June through August).

Potential to apply and work in other positions and programs at BGC after summer