CCH Camp Counsellor - Wrangler Summer

CCH Camp Counsellor - Wrangler (Contract) - Summer 2026

Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city. Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child‑care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more.

We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

CCH Camp Counsellor - Wrangler (Contract Position)
Camp Chief Hector YMCA (Exshaw, Alberta)
Salary: $1442.50 Semi Monthly or $2885 Monthly

Start Date:

June 15th, 2026
End Date:
August 28th, 2026

* Successful candidate must be 18 years of age or older

You can make an impact in the community – locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children
• Program discounts
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities
• Leadership award opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid recertification and training

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following:

• Experience working with children to facilitate belonging within outdoors-based programs
• Horse and riding experience (any discipline)
• Previous coaching and/or guiding experience is an asset
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good emotional fitness (zero tolerance for directing negative feelings at participants, staff, animals, or equipment)
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations:
  Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John’s Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
• Wilderness First Aid is an asset
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three professional references

Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Lead YMCA horse programming, including horsemanship classes, horseback riding lessons, arena rides and guided trail rides for participants with varied and often limited experience and skill
• Contribute to barn operations and herd maintenance including catching, grooming, and saddling horses, identifying horse health concerns, behaviour management and guidance, basic veterinary care, cleaning, and barn chores
• Work as part of a collaborative team to support all campers, participants, and fellow staff
• Support the Ranch and all program areas at CCH
• Be responsible for the risk management and comfort of participants
• Support the Ranch and program operation’s Health and Safety obligations as defined by law and YMCA policies
• Support group development and create a positive learning environment for all participants and staff
• Support the planning and facilitation of intentional, developmentally appropriate play‑based learning activities – this focuses on engagement in active play outside, both scheduled and creative activities
• Contribute to YMCA outdoors programming and facilitate horse programs that support camp experience impact goals
• Support the development of a team through training, supervising, and providing feedback, both positive and constructive to each staff member
• Establish and maintain effective communication standards with stakeholders and professionally represent YMCA Calgary both internally and with the broader…