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We are looking for staff to help facilitate private camps and group rentals at our Ranch in the off-season.

This is a live in position. Staff receive free accommodation during rental sessions. They will be scheduled to be on-site according to the booking schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as a role model and support.
• Facilitate and assist campers in having a safe, fun and enjoyable session.
• Lead campers to and from activities while providing constant encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Provide supervision and assistance, including but is not limited to: serving meals, cabin clean-up, camp fires, facility set up, etc..

Qualifications:

• Be camper-focused with a professional attitude.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to facilitate an empowering organized program through encouragement and support.
• Have leadership and communication skills.
• Have experience with outdoor recreation/camp activities.
• Be willing and able to work in a physically and mentally demanding environment on a daily basis.
• Have a friendly, caring personality.
• Be effectively able manage self-care.
• Be able to apply behaviour management techniques (as covered in staff training) to ensure a caring, positive, and fun experience for all campers.
• Provide original Criminal Record Check and valid First Aid Certificate

Salary: Starting at $150 per day

The Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, located in Vancouver, BC, whose mandate is to support children, seniors and those with special needs through innovative community projects focused on developing lifelong skills and independence. Our current major focus is Zajac Ranch for Children, a camp in Mission, BC, for children with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions.

We are seeking a Sales & Registration Coordinator to join our team at the Vancouver office. The successful candidate will oversee and manage summer camp registrations and year-round site rentals for Zajac Ranch for Children.

Responsibilities:

The Sales & Registration Coordinator is responsible for:

• Implementing successful marketing and sales initiatives to promote and secure rentals for events at Zajac Ranch.
• Coordinating and managing registration of summer medical camps, including scheduling, correspondence, payments/collection and general inquiries.
• Coordinating and managing registration of off-season rentals year-round, including scheduling, correspondence, payments and general inquiries.
• Being the initial point of contact for all clients, new and repeat.
• Completing and processing customer booking needs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinating direct mailings to campers and potential user groups.
• Corresponding with families, program staff, volunteers and other professionals and agencies.

Qualifications:

• Ability to self-manage workload volumes (highly organized) and changing priorities (multi-tasking) in a team spirited environment with a strong results- oriented focus essential.
• Minimum of three years working in an office environment at an intermediate level required.
• Demonstrate Business Development Skills including the ability to analyze, plan, and initiate projects.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and analytical abilities; vigorous attention to detail, exceptional time and organizational management.
• Previous experience in hotel reservations an asset.
• Customer service, hospitality and camp experience an asset.
• Sales / marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) required.
• Working knowledge of CampBrain an asset.
• Not-for-profit experience an asset

Salary:

Ranger Positions (Activity Specialists)

General Information

The Zajac Ranch for Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing outdoor and camp experiences to young adults and youth living with special needs and chronic illnesses. Children who attend camp will improve their self-esteem and confidence in a stimulating, supportive, empowering and fun environment while ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.

You, as a potential employee, have the opportunity to gain experience in the areas of leadership, communication, organization, teamwork, conflict resolution and community building. Pre-camp staff training will cover topics that will orient you with the knowledge and skills to effectively and confidently mentor those attending our camps.

Working at the Zajac Ranch for Children will allow you to develop skills working with groups with diverse challenges. These skills and experiences have applications in many future careers and are positively recognized by employers and post-secondary institutions. Not only will you develop and build upon your professional skills, but you will have the opportunity to explore who you are, and let your true personality shine. You will meet people from all over the world, who share similar interests and the desire to make a difference in a child’s life.

Ranger Responsibilities:
Responsible for facilitating a safe and fun programming environment.
Create and implement an activity program suitable to the interest and ability of each camper each session.
Coordinate group programs with available resources to ensure optimum participation in the camp activities by each camper.
Provide an inventory list of all program items at the beginning and end of the camp season.
Encourage and provide positive reinforcement to each camper during activity session, using the therapeutic recreation model (covered during staff training).
Adhere to Local Operating Policies and Procedures and Standards for activities.
Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
Assigned to a cabin group if not scheduled for leading an activity.
Assist in facilitating all camp programs with assigned staff (ie. Evening programs, Campfires, Theme days etc.)
Any other duties deemed necessary by the Zajac Ranch for Children.

Ranger Positions Available:
Lifeguard– NLS qualifications to act as a Lifeguard at our lakefront dock and indoor pool.
Canoe and Kayak– NLS qualifications and canoeing and kayaking experience to teach campers how to canoe and kayak at our waterfront.
Ropes Course– Lead campers through our high and low ropes course and climbing wall. Previous ropes course/teambuilding experience an asset.
Creative Arts– Facilitate with arts and craft projects and dramatic programs.
Outdoor Adventure– a nature-loving person to lead campers in outdoor pursuits including: archery, orienteering, hiking, campfire building, and many more.
Equestrian– Experience working with horses to help care for the horses and other animals and ensure that campers have a safe and fun time during the program.

**All candidates must provide original criminal record check and valid first aid certificate

Salary: Starting at $150 per day

Located on the shores of Stave Lake in Mission, BC, just one hour east of Vancouver, Zajac Ranch for Children is situated on over 40 acres of pristine forested land. During the summer months, Zajac Ranch provides camps for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions. In the off-season, Zajac Ranch welcomes school groups and private rentals. Revenue raised from site rentals goes to supporting Zajac Ranch for Children summer medical camps.

Position Summary:

Outdoor Education Facilitators will deliver program instruction, interact directly with children, and provide positive customer service to site rental groups. With the support of the Camp Director, Facilitators will deliver experiential, participant-focused programming with students from elementary and high schools, as well as adult retreat groups.

Reporting to the Camp Director, Facilitators will be trained in all program areas at camp and will executive programming following all risk management, policies and procedures, and within the scope of their training. Facilitators will provide support in kitchen duties, facility maintenance, and upkeep as required.

Reports to:
Camp Director; Assistant Camp Director

Contract Details:
Temporary seasonal contract (September 2024- October/ November 2024). Hours dependant on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide the required skills and expertise learned in training to facilitate safe and effective programming.
• Interact directly with children and encourage interaction between children.
• Provide positive customer service to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
• Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.
• Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility. 

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date
• 2 Successful Reference Checks 

Additional Qualifications (assets)

• ACCT Level 1 or 2
• NLS or willing to obtain
• Preference given to those who have studied in a child development or outdoor recreation related field

Rate of Pay: $150/ day

Accommodations and meals provided while on site during rental group bookings

How to apply:
Please apply online at www.zajacranch.com/careers or email our Camp Director, Andrew Casey, at campdirector@zajacranch.com. Applications are due by Friday, August 16, 2024.

Salary:

Our 24 hour medical centre, The OK Corral, provides care for every camper. Staffed by volunteer medical professionals who donate their time, children can receive medical care while experiencing the joys of summer camp.

Are you a medical professional who wants to change lives this summer?

Our medical volunteers are a vital part of providing a fun and memorable experience for our campers. We strive to ensure that all our volunteers are fully supported to create a safe space while they are at Zajac Ranch.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for supporting the good health of the campers, staff, and volunteers at Zajac Ranch for Children.
• Distribute medical equipment and supplies to program areas and cabins at start of camp.
• Be present at camper check-in to greet the campers and family. This includes reviewing camper medications, routes, dosages. and times with the parents.
• Review campers’ medical files to ensure all necessary medications and needs are prepared for and met.
• Ensure all medications for campers and staff are appropriately organized and stored.
• Administer camper medications according to directions provided by camper’s MRP.
• Assure medications and procedures are administered properly and appropriate records are maintained.
• Document any incidents as outlined in the camp manual (logbook, health department report, incident reports).
• Immediately respond to any first aid needs of campers or staff. This includes treatment for minor illnesses, accidents, or mishaps.
• Potentially provide short break relief for 1:1 personal support workers.

Requirements

• Valid CPR-C certification (higher certification accepted).
• Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia
• Qualified professional in the field of medicine or nursing (RN, LPN, or NP).
  • Students and paramedics are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on availability to pair with a nurse or MD.

Perks 

• Accommodation is provided in the newly built medical residence near the medical centre in a four-bedroom and two-bathroom house.
• Meals will be provided by the camp chef.
• Medical volunteers can bring up to 2 of their children to camp with them if the children are 7 years or older and the camp fees will be waived.
• If you would like to attend for more than one consecutive week you are welcome to stay in the medical residence over the weekend.

Salary:

Please do not apply unless you have a valid lifeguard certificate.

We are looking for a lifeguard to join our team this summer! As a lifeguard certified facilitator, you will be allocated to water activities during most activity periods. This does not necessarily mean you will be lifeguarding, for example if the groups go on a canoe trip, you would be asked to go on that trip which also involves helping groups getting ready and getting in and out of the canoes. When there are no water activities going on, you will help other staff run other things (eg: an all camp theme afternoon). In the evenings, you will help run fun games and campfires. You will also assist with meals, sometimes in the kitchen and sometimes serving the families. Our camp lifeguards do the same variety of things as our general facilitators, but are mostly allocated to water activities during activity times.

Salary: $150-200 per day