General Program Staff
Willowgrove is a land-based, not-for-profit organization known for our focus on outdoor experiences for people of all ages. Since 1968, Willowgrove has offered camping, outdoor education, and recreation programs year-round to our community and beyond.
Willowgrove is rooted in Mennonite values which celebrate diversity while fostering justice, service, and reconciliation in our communities. In pursuit of this mission, Willowgrove is committed to:
● Nurturing Growth: We facilitate physical, emotional, spiritual, and social development.
● Welcoming Community: We embrace diverse relationships, accountability, acceptance, and belonging.
● Building Peace: We champion justice, hope and healing.
● Honouring Land: We participate in conservation, sustainability, reconciliation and conversation.
● Cultivating Learning: We encourage inquiry, discovery and transformational education.
Job Description:
The Willowgrove Program Staff are responsible for helping the Programs Coordinator with the development and execution of program areas at camp. The General Program position is a jack of all trades and an asset to the smooth execution of our programs. General Program Staff will be required to lead activity areas such as archery, climbing, biking and more. As well as assist with program planning, and being a substitute counsellor when needed. Each day will be different and unique!
Employment Dates:
General Program Staff must work a minimum of 6 out of 8 camp weeks. Staff are expected to work all 5 days of each session. These sessions are:
Week 1: June 30 - July 4
Week 2: July 7 – 11
Week 3: July 14 - 18
Week 4: July 21 - 25
Week 5: July 28 - Aug 1
Week 6: August 5 - 8
Week 7: August 11 - 15
Week 8: August 18 - 22
Staff Training Dates: June 7, 8, 21 22
Camp Property Set Up: June 24, 25, 26
Program Training: June 27
All training dates are mandatory unless other arrangements have been made with the Camp Director.
Position Requirements:
● Position Requirements:
● Age 18+ with a minimum 1 year of camp experience
● Must be able to work a minimum of 6 weeks
● Strong verbal communication skills
● Strong time management skills
● Standard First Aid/CPR-C by the start of camp
● Clean vulnerable sector police record check