CCH Program Lead; Position

CCH Program Lead (Contract Position) - Spring 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.

Camp Chief Hector YMCA
Salary: $1565.50 Semi Monthly or $3131 Monthly

Start Date:

April 24th, 2026
End Date:
June 12th, 2026

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 inclusion within outdoor based programs
• Experience leading and/or supervising staff members in outdoor programs
• Experience with conflict‑resolution within a workplace
• Experience working with people of all abilities and knowledge of fostering an inclusive community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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.
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• Three professional references

Reporting to a CCH or Riveredge Coordinator or Supervisor, Program Leads are responsible for:

• Overseeing the daily program for camp groups including making changes due to weather, availability and group situation
• Counsellor support and supervision
• Support of campers through behaviour management and parent/teacher contact
• Education and encouraging healthy behaviours in campers and staff, including measures put in place to reduce illness and injury, risk management, outdoor and community living, and physical skills and literacy
• Develop a team through training, supervising, and providing feedback, both positive and constructive to each staff member
• Provide leadership that ensures program quality, and the delivery of excellent service
• Effectively communicate and act as a liaison between staff and teachers and parents/guardians

The Program Leads will work in the outdoors for the majority of each day. This role will need to lift program supplies, walk, bend, and stand for extended periods of time. By design the Program Lead position can be physically taxing requiring long periods of walking and standing and participating in physical activities and games. The position will require moderate bending, lifting and repetitive movements as needed during Camp programs.

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others:
  Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful…