2025 Employment Opportunities

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.

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

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

The Camp Nurse position is a voluntary position. Nurses and their families will have Evergreen Cabin, which is a fully-equipped "airbnb style" cabin (bathroom/shower, kitchen with fridge/stove/microwave/kitchen ware, 2 bedrooms that incl.1 queen-bed, 1 bunk-bed with bedding, a pull-out couch, a large deck with BBQ,  and wi-fi).   Nurses and their family/friends will have all meals provided, as well as enjoy all of the facilities and all that the surrounding area has to offer.

Nurses receive a $200.00 honorarium/stipend to off-set costs of travel. 

There are six 1-week camps of campers (Ages 8-15) that run between of camp that run between July 2 - 19. Please see our website for dates of each.

Ideally, we appreciate if Nurses can be available for a full camp week, on-site, (with the idea of arriving Wednesday morning and leaving the following Tuesday evening.)  We are happy to accommodate if that would fully work with your schedule.

At minimum we are looking for camp nurses who have the ability and experience to administer medications, assess situations, and provide provide CPR/First-Aid.

In addition, we do require:

• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Criminal Record Check

If interested, please contact our office at (204) 848-2380.

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

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