2025 Employment Opportunities

Camp Wannakumbac's Management and Leadership Team includes:  Mark Lewandoski (General Manager), Gillian Mitchell-Lawson (Summer 2025 Camp Director), and Iain Riffel (Off-season Camp Director). 

Camp Wannakumbac is now hiring Summer 2025 Counsellors, Lifeguards, and Nurses! If you are interested in any of these positions, please submit your resume incl. references using the form below.  

If you are dedicated, hard-working, interested in working with children/youth, enjoys the outdoors and team environment... you may be the right fit!  Please submit your resume incl. references using the form below.

If you know someone who should apply, please send them this link to a PDF of: Promotional Flyer for Hiring Wannakumbac Summer 2025 Counsellors!

All of our employment opportunities are listed below with responsibilities and requirements.  If you have any questions about any of the positions available, please contact info@wannakumbac.com.

Camp Wannakumbac Summer Staff

Positions

Summer Director

Job Description

As Summer Director, in working cooperatively with camp management, you will be responsible for leading staff through all camp procedures and policies according to Manitoba Camping Association Accreditation Manual and the management of all emergency procedures. The position is paid $680 per week for an 11 week period throughout June to August.

The Summer Director is responsible for hiring and training counsellors, guiding them on a daily basis, and leading staff meetings. Throughout the summer, you will provide supervision, feedback, and guidance to the camp staff team. You will assist the programmers, field questions from parents, as well as administer & support decisions on camper behaviour. The position includes some clerical work as well as the creation of multi-media presentations.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience in coordinating, developing, and planning programs
  • Passion for outdoor activities and recreation
  • Experience leading and supervising young adults
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Experience leading and supervising young adults
  • Technical skills: Adobe, Excel, Word, Social Media and skills in creating multi-media presentations

Must have current:

  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Commit to Kids or Respect In Sport Certification

Additional Information

Accommodations (private quarters), meals and access to laundry is provided with a small deduction of $25.00 per week for room and board.

Camp Counsellor

Job Description

As a Camp Counsellor, you will be responsible for leading a cabin of 12 campers, leading activities, and general supervision. You will help campers grow as individuals and help them learn new skills. The position is paid $425.00 per week for 9 weeks throughout July and August.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cabin of 12 campers
  • Teach daily activities
  • Complete regularly scheduled housekeeping duties
  • Complete scheduled maintenance duties
  • Abide by general safety regulations and camp beliefs
  • Participate positively and work in a team environment
  • All other reasonable duties as assigned by the General Manager, Summer Director or Weekly Programmer

Qualifications

  • Preferred minimum age is 18 years with High School graduation completed
  • Preferred CIT experience and/or experience working with youth

Must have current:

  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Commit to Kids or Respect in Sport Certification

Additional Information:

Accommodations, meals and access to laundry is provided with a small deduction of $25.00 per week for room and board.

If interested, please upload your resume (including references) at this site or send it to info@wannakumbac.com

Lifeguard

Job Description

As a Lifeguard, you will have the same responsibilities as a Camp Counsellor including duties at the waterfront. You will be lead by the Waterfront Director. The Lifeguard position is paid $425.00 per week for 9 weeks throughout July and August.

Additional responsibilities of a Lifeguard include:

  • Enforce safety requirements at the waterfront
  • Maintain aquatic equipment
  • Plan and directing water-based activities
  • Abide by general safety regulations and camp beliefs
  • Participate positively and work in a team environment
  • Complete all reasonable duties as assigned by the General Manager, Summer Director, Weekly Programmer, and Waterfront Director

Qualifications

  • Preferred minimum age of 18 years with High School graduation completed
  • Preferred Lifeguarding experience or experience teaching swimming/water-based activities
  • Preferred 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
  • Commit to Kids or Respect in Sport Certification

Additional Information:

Accommodations, meals and access to laundry is provided with a small deduction of $25.00 per week for room and board.

If interested, please upload your resume (including references) at this site or send it 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