About

Opportunity:

The Sr. Wrangler, also known as the Camper Care Team Lead position, serves as the middle management element of a trained team that ensures the wellbeing of participants at summer camp. Camper Care Leads are directly responsible for one cabin and the responsibilities include modeling and teaching counselors in the field, crisis response and de-briefing, managing staff conflict resolution, and conducting cabin staff evaluation. In addition, the cabin head is expected to fulfill all the responsibilities of a cabin counselor which include supervising campers at all activities, overseeing good nutrition and personal hygiene practices, modeling collaborative problem solving and demonstrating positive behavior in social situations. Cabin heads must be available and willing to step into situations on request and be a positive and constructive part of an integrated team for the duration of the contract.

Reporting to: Unit Leaders

Direct Reports: None

Position Type: Contract, Seasonal

Length of Contract: 2.5 months (June 8, 2025- August 29, 2025)

Number of Positions Available: 6

Specific Duties include but are not limited to:

Cabin Management:

• Modeling and teaching cabin staff by ensuring that implementation of staff training is being carried out competently.
• Engagement in crisis response and de-briefing with the objective of providing staff with experience and constructive suggestions to effectively and safely help campers.
• Facilitating staff conflict resolution through collaborative problem solving, improving team communications and enhancing counselors’ understanding of each member’s learning and operating styles.
• Communication with both Senior Staff members and cabin staff regarding camper goals and plans.
• Working alongside the Unit leaders to lead weekly cabin meetings, covering staff expectations, campers’ expectations, reviewing camper care plans, and addressing any cabin issues as deemed appropriate.
• For camper care related matters the Camper Care Team Leads will provide direction to the Rangers (Activity Specialists) assigned to their cabin.

Camper Care:

• Facilitate and assist campers in having a safe, fun and enjoyable session: Camp Counsellors (“Wranglers”) are the Zajac Ranch for Children cabin counsellors and are responsible for the constant supervision and overall health and safety of a group of children with special medical needs.
• Serve as a role model in providing support by helping campers to stay motivated and have fun throughout their stay, they are knowledgeable and aware of any medical issues in the group and provide support to those who request assistance.
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
• Ensure that campers are fully prepared and ready for each activity (i.e., dressed appropriately and have the correct equipment for the activity), they lead campers safely to and from activities while providing constant encouragement and positive reinforcement and they provide supervision and assistance in all aspects of the camper’s daily routine, including but not limited to meals, cabin clean-up, camper hygiene, rest hour, scheduled medication times, behavior management.
• Work with other counselors to create a cabin team that will best meet the needs of campers, assist in all camp programs with assigned staff (i.e. evening programs, campfires, theme days, etc.) assist campers in having a safe, fun, and enjoyable session.
• Managing a cabin’s welfare, safety and security by promoting a safe environment and responding to crisis using trained Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Using collaborative problem solving and negotiation to maximize a camper’s engagement with the program.
• During the hour in which something is planned, counselors should be actively attempting to get their camper to the activity.
  • Example: Bob and his camper Rick are having a lot of trouble getting to baking. Bob pushed hard for Rick to attend for 15 minutes. He decides that the pushing isn’t working, and so engages him in something else for 5 minutes. When that activity reaches a positive place, Bob uses the excitement and momentum to push Rick again to attend Baking. Repeat until the hour is complete and then attend the next activity.
• Counselors will provide support to Rangers (Activity Specialists) whenever they can, to either run an activity, help set up and activity or help clean up an activity, coverage permitting.

Required Qualifications

• Standard First Aid
• CPR
• Ability to pass criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening

Joining our team as a Sr. Wrangler (Camper Care Team Lead) offers the opportunity for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a dynamic work environment. If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply today.

How to Apply:

Interested parties should submit a letter of intent along with an updated resume by following the link below. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $155.00 per day + meals and accommodations provided during camp sessions.

Our medical volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our campers. We are committed to fully supporting our volunteers, ensuring they can create a safe and supportive environment at Zajac Ranch.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall health and well-being of campers, staff, and volunteers at Zajac Ranch for Children.
• Distribute medical supplies and equipment to program areas and cabins at the start of camp.
• Greet campers and their families during check-in, reviewing medication details such as dosage, routes, and schedules with parents.
• Review campers’ medical files to ensure all necessary medications and needs are accounted for and prepared.
• Organize and store all medications for both campers and staff.
• Administer medications in accordance with the directions provided by the camper’s MRP (Most Responsible Physician).
• Ensure that all medications and procedures are administered correctly and maintain appropriate records.
• Document incidents according to camp guidelines, including logbooks, health department reports, and incident reports.
• Respond promptly to first aid needs of campers and staff, treating minor illnesses, accidents, or mishaps.
• Provide short break relief for 1:1 personal support workers if needed.

Requirements

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

Perks

• Accommodation is provided in a newly built medical residence, located near the medical center, featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
• Meals are provided by the camp chef.
• Medical volunteers are welcome to bring up to two children (ages 7 or older) to camp, with camp fees waived for them.
• Volunteers attending for more than one consecutive week can stay in the medical residence over the weekend

How to Apply:

Interested parties should apply by following the link below. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Salary:

Opportunity:

As a Lifeguard Certified Facilitator, you will be allocated to water activities during most activity periods, including assisting in the canoeing/kayaking activities. As a Ranger, you will also assist other staff run various programs as well as meal service, fun games, and evening campfires. Rangers are also camp counselors who are assigned to a camper cabin for the duration of the week and are expected to perform all the duties of a counselor whenever they are not running programming.

Reporting to: Program Coordinator

Direct Reports: None

Position Type: Contract, Seasonal

Length of Contract: 2.5 months (June 9, 2025 – August 29, 2025)

Number of Positions Available: 2

Specific Duties include but are not limited to:

Camper Care:

• Facilitate and assist campers in having a safe, fun and enjoyable session. At the Zajac Ranch for Children, cabin counsellors and are responsible for the constant supervision and overall health and safety of a group of children with special medical needs.
• Serve as a role model in providing support by helping campers to stay motivated and have fun throughout their stay, they are knowledgeable and aware of any medical issues in the group and provide support to those who request assistance.
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
• Ensure that campers are fully prepared and ready for each activity (i.e. dressed appropriately and have the correct equipment for the activity), they lead campers safely to and from activities while providing constant encouragement and positive reinforcement and they provide supervision and assistance in all aspects of the camper’s daily routine, including but not limited to meals, cabin clean-up, camper hygiene, rest hour, scheduled medication times, behavior management.
• Work with other counselors to create a cabin team that will best meet the needs of campers, assist in all camp programs with assigned staff (i.e. evening programs, campfires, theme days, etc.) assist campers in having a safe, fun, and enjoyable session.
• Managing a cabin’s welfare, safety and security by promoting a safe environment and responding to crisis using trained Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Using collaborative problem solving and negotiation to maximize a camper’s engagement with the program.
• For camper care related matters the Rangers will receive direction from the Unit Leaders (and Camper Care Team Leads).
• During the hour in which something is planned, counselors should be actively attempting to get their camper to the activity.
  • Example: Bob and his camper Rick are having a lot of trouble getting to baking. Bob pushed hard for Rick to attend for 15 minutes. He decides that the pushing isn’t working, and so engages him in something else for 5 minutes. When that activity reaches a positive place, Bob uses the excitement and momentum to push Rick again to attend Baking. Repeat until the hour is complete and then attend the next activity.

Programming:

• 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 sessions, 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 (i.e. Evening programs, Campfires, Theme days, etc.)
• Ensure that activity areas are properly maintained, and program spaces are cleaned up after each rotation
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Zajac Ranch for Children.

Required Qualifications

• NLS qualifications to act as a Lifeguard at our lakefront dock and indoor pool.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a lifeguard
• Bronze Cross (preferred)
• Standard First Aid
• CPR
• Ability to pass criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening

Joining our team as a Ranger (Activity Specialist) offers the opportunity for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a dynamic work environment. If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply today.

How to Apply:

Interested parties should submit a letter of intent along with an updated resume by following the link below. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $175.00 per day + meals and accommodations provided during camp sessions.

We are seeking the following volunteers to support our summer camp season. Below is a brief description for each, but duties may expand pas some of these depending on need. We encourage those interested in volunteer opportunities to apply even if the listed items are not of direct interest, as we are always looking for talented individuals to help!

Volunteer Photographer

As a volunteer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will become a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. Volunteer Photographer will help us take photos of each camper who is attending camp that week. It is a job that helps our social media team have quality images to use throughout the year for creative graphics and posts. You must be able to be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Volunteer Kitchen Support

As a volunteer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will become a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. Volunteer Kitchen support will help in setting tables, busing dishes, meal prep and setting up and cleaning up from afternoon and evening snack. You must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Volunteer Barn Helper

As a volunteer, no matter how short or long your stay, you will become a part of our staff team and a part of making the time our campers spend here as memorable as possible. Volunteer Barn Helper you will help with barn duties such as feeding, mucking stalls, sweeping, and assisting with the Equine camp program. You must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

How to Apply:

Interested parties should apply by following the link below. Only applicants that meet the requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Zajac Ranch for Children is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation at any point in the application process, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We thank all interested parties however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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