Work

Wannakumbac/Riding Mountain Conference Centre is currently looking for staff for the upcoming 2024 season. If you are a dedicated, hard-working individual with a passion for the outdoors and can work in a team environment, you may be the right fit! You can find our available jobs below complete with responsibilities and requirements. Please send all job inquiries to wannakumbacdirector@gmail.com

Camp Wannakumbac Staff 2018

Camp Wannakumbac Summer Staff 2023

Open Positions

Summer Director

Job Description

To work cooperatively with camp management to lead staff through all camp procedures and policies according to Manitoba Camping Association Accreditation Manual.

To assist in hiring and training counsellors, guide them on a daily basis, and lead staff meetings. Throughout the summer, the director will provide supervision, feedback, and guidance to the team of camp staff. They will assist the programmers, field questions from parents, and administer & support decisions on camper behaviour. The job will include the creation of multi-media presentations and the management of all emergency procedures. The rules and routines of camp will be followed by campers and staff under the director’s leadership.

Qualifications

  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Experience supervising young adults
  • Passion for outdoor activities
  • Knowledge in developing, planning, and coordinating programs
  • Skills to create multi-media presentations

Bonus

Previous experience as a camper or counsellor is preferred but not essential.

On-site accommodation is provided. Wage dependent on experience.

Send your resumes to info@wannakumbac.com

Camp Counsellor

Job Description

As a Camp Wannakumbac counsellor, you will be responsible for leading a cabin of 12 campers, supervision, and leading activities. You will help students grow as individuals and help them learn new skills. Every counsellor is required to lead activities throughout the week ranging from archery to arts ‘n’ crafts to hiking. You will form long-lasting friendships with your fellow counsellors and make tons of memories.

Responsibilities

  • Leading a cabin of 12 campers
  • Teach & supervise daily activities
  • Complete regularly scheduled housekeeping duties
  • Complete scheduled maintenance duties
  • Participate positively in all assigned tasks
  • Abide by general safety regulations and camp beliefs
  • All other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director or Programmer

Qualifications

  • $600 bi-weekly with Room and Board included
  • 6 weeks through July and August
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Must have CIT experience and/or experience working with youth
  • Must have current:
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check

Bonus

Previous experience as a camper or counsellor is preferred but not essential.

On-site accommodation is provided.

Send your resumes to info@wannakumbac.com

Lifeguard

Job Description

As a lifeguard, you will have the same responsibilities as a counsellor including duties at the waterfront. You will be lead by the Waterfront Director who will be one of your fellow counsellors.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting and enforcing safety at the waterfront
  • Maintenance of aquatic equipment
  • Planning and directing water activities
  • Lifeguarding
  • Maintain a strong line of communication with the Director
  • Abide by general safety regulations and camp beliefs
  • Work in a team environment

Qualifications

  • $600 bi-weekly with Room and Board included
  • 6 weeks through July and August
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Must have CIT experience and/or experience working with youth
  • Must have current:
  • NLS certification
  • Bronze Cross
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check

On-site accommodation is provided.

Send your resumes to info@wannakumbac.com

Cook and Prep-Cooks

Responsibilities

  • Organizing or assisting in preparing meals for 80-100 campers and counsellors
  • Menu planning
  • Cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and dining hall

Qualifications

  • Wages to be determined and will be based on experience
  • 30-40 hours/week through July and August, part-time available in June
  • Must have Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

On-site accommodation is provided.

Send your resumes to info@wannakumbac.com

Maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Must be responsible for operating yard equipment (i.e., lawn mower, trimmer, chainsaw) with minimal supervision
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Painting
  • General repair
  • Cleaning of washrooms

Qualifications

  • Minimum wage with Room and Board may be included
  • Minimum of 16 years old

Send your resumes to our manager at info@wannakumbac.com

Counsellor in Training (CIT)

The CIT program was developed in 1988 and has been successfully training youth in leadership roles ever since. It also helps our Summer Director choose staff for the following summers. The experiences that are gained from this program are immeasurable.

To extend its effectiveness, the program has been expanded to two levels. In the first level, the CIT acts as a resource member and observes different aspects of camp, including the roles of staff and campers. Time is spent learning about certain camper behaviors and forming a leadership model that is personalized to each CIT. Level two is a more in-depth program where the CIT co-counsels a cabin along with a senior staff member, and spends more time planning events for the campers.

CIT Objectives

You will be assigned a CIT leader when you arrive at camp. This senior Wannakumbac counsellor will help you throughout your week at camp.

Your objectives during your week are to:
  • get to know a counsellor of your choice throughout the week, observe the way they work with campers, and make notes on certain aspects of their performance
  • get to know a camper of your choice, and make notes on what you’ve learned from them
  • help with the program prep as part of the resource team (CIT 1)
  • help supervise a cabin of campers (CIT 2)
  • take part in your assigned cabin group activity or horizontal
  • co-teach an activity
  • help to make the campers week memorable
  • spend time exploring camp with your CIT leader
  • complete your CIT manual

You will be evaluated on your performance as it will help to decide whether you'll be allowed to take part in level two, or be invited back as a full staff member. This evaluation will be reviewed with you at the end of the week. This process is a great way to learn about your strengths while at camp, and to become aware of any weakness for future growth.

CIT Session Outline: There are approximately four formal sessions each consisting of one hour each. In this time it is expected that these topics will be covered:

  • Thorough explanation of all parts of the Mentorship program
  • Discussion of topics related to staff training (emergency procedures, conflict resolution techniques, etc.)
  • Leadership training for daily activities and supervision
  • Tips for working effectively within a team atmosphere

Camp Dates Negotiated

As a CIT Level 1, you will be assigned a dorm room in Aspen cabin with other CIT 1's of the same gender. We always have one gender of CIT's per week as this is a shared dorm room. Therefore we cannot assign your week until we have several CIT 1's express interest. Once we have enough applicants to fill a week, you will be notified of your camp dates. You may be given an option between two weeks, again depending on if we have enough applicants to fill both weeks. The minimum amount of CIT's we will have per week is two and the maximum is five. Depending on the amount of interest, we typically have CIT Level 1 & 2 attend camp during Intermediate A & B weeks as well as Junior A & B. Only in rare cases will we schedule a CIT during any other week. For CIT 1 & 2 registration, please contact the camp manager via email: info@wannakumbac.com