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@ Les Ymca Du Québec

Saint-Sauveur, Quebec

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Les Ymca Du Québec is hiring a lifeguard for Camp YMCA Kanawana in Saint-Sauveur, Québec's oldest residential summer camp. The role leads swimming activities, keeps swimming and aquatic areas safe, and maintains equipment. Staff live on site and salaries include food and lodging.

Responsibilities:

  • Animer des activités de baignade pour les campeurs
  • Assurer la sécurité des campeurs, employés et participants
  • Gérer les zones de baignade et sports aquatiques
  • Superviser l'entretien et le rangement de l'équipement
  • Signaler les dangers et déficiences d'entretien

Requirements summary:

  • Attestation valide en premiers soins et RCR
  • Certification valide de Sauveteur national
  • Certification Sauveteur national – Plage (atout)
  • Maîtrise du français parlé et écrit (exigée)
  • Maîtrise de l'anglais parlé et écrit (selon les besoins)
  • Expérience de travail auprès d'enfants

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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
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2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Scheduleday
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesFrench, English
Licences & certificationsNational Lifeguard, National Lifeguard Waterfront, First Aid, CPR
Background checkscriminal record

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Les Ymca Du Québec

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To inspire and encourage all people to reach their full potential, thrive and contribute to their community.

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The YMCAs of Québec is a charitable organization that inspires and encourages all people to reach their full potential, thrive and contribute to their community. Its nine YMCA centres, Residence, YMCA Camp Kanawana and its 36 service points across the province are visited each year by more than 120,000 people. The YMCAs of Québec is part of the Canadian network of 49 YMCA associations. The first YMCA in North America was founded in Montréal in November 1851. For more information, please visit www.ymcaquebec.org. ****** Les YMCA du Québec sont un organisme de bienfaisance dont la mission est d'inspirer et d'engager chaque personne à se réaliser, à s’épanouir et à contribuer à sa collectivité. Ses neuf centres YMCA, son École internationale de langues, sa Résidence, son Camp YMCA Kanawana et ses 36 points de service à travers l’ensemble de la province, sont fréquentés chaque année par plus de 120 000 personnes. Les YMCA du Québec font partie d’un réseau canadien qui compte 43 associations YMCA. Le premier YMCA d’Amérique du Nord a vu le jour à Montréal en novembre 1851. Pour de plus amples informations, visitez notre site Internet www.ymcaquebec.org.

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Reported office locations
  • 1435 rue Drummond, 4e étage, Montréal, Québec H3G 1W4, CA
Business categories
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Non Profit
  • Charity
Other recorded names
  • Les YMCA du Québec
  • The YMCAs of Quebec
Specialties
  • Santé et vie active
  • Inclusion et cohésion sociale
  • and Développement des jeunes
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The YMCAs of Québec is a charitable organization that inspires and encourages all people to reach their full potential, thrive and contribute to their community. Its nine YMCA centres, Residence, YMCA Camp Kanawana and its 36 service points across the province are visited each year by more than 120,000 people. The YMCAs of Québec is part of the Canadian network of 49 YMCA associations. The first YMCA in North…

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersMontréal, Québec
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1851
SpecialtiesSanté et vie activeInclusion et cohésion socialeand Développement des jeunes
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Job description


Le Camp YMCA Kanawana est le plus ancien camp de vacances du Québec, offrant une programmation avant-gardiste basée sur les valeurs traditionnelles du YMCA. Les employé.e.s peuvent vivre sur le site pendant leur période d’emploi. Les salaires comprennent la nourriture et le logement.

Les sauveteur.euse.s sont responsables d’animer des activités de baignade pour les campeurs et les participants, ainsi que de garantir leur sécurité. Ils ou elles sont également responsables de la gestion des zones de baignade et de sports aquatiques, ainsi que du suivre et du maintien de l'équipement.

RESPONSABILITÉS

  • Assurer la sécurité, la santé et le bien-être des campeurs et campeuses, des employé.e.s et des participant.e.s aux programmes en tout temps ;
  • Travailler en équipe avec les autres animateurs et sauveteurs ;
  • Suivre les politiques concernant la prestation des programmes, les soins aux campeurs et la conduite du personnel en tout temps ;
  • Animer des activités de baignade pour les campeurs et les participants ;
  • Veiller à ce que les zones et activités de baignade soient sûres, amusantes, engageantes et bien gérées ;
  • S'assurer que l'équipement est sécuritaire et en excellent état ;
  • Superviser l'entretien de l'équipement et s'assurer que celui-ci est correctement rangé ;
  • Participer aux réunions du personnel s’il y a lieu ;
  • Signaler tout danger pour la sécurité ou toute déficience d'entretien à la coordonnatrice et à la directrice ;
  • Collaborer avec des personnes qui aiment le camp et travailler avec les enfants.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Détenir une attestation valide en premiers soins et en RCR;
  • Détenir une certification valide de Sauveteur national;
  • Une certification valide de Sauveteur national – Plage;
  • Maîtrise du français parlé et écrit (exigée).
    Maitrise de l’anglais parlé et écrit (exigée selon les besoins opérationnels liés à la clientèle et aux communications ).
  • Avoir de l’expérience de travail auprès d’enfants;
  • Avoir de l’expérience à titre de sauveteur.euse (un atout);
  • N’avoir aucun empêchement judiciaire en lien avec l’emploi.

CONDITIONS :

  • Lieu : Camp YMCA Kanawana à Saint-Sauveur

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Lifeguard

Camp YMCA Kanawana is Québec’s oldest residential summer camp offering leading-edge programming and traditional YMCA values-based camping. Staff members live on site for the duration of the group’s stay. Salaries include food and lodging.

Lifeguards are responsible for leading swimming activities for campers and participants, and ensuring their safety. They are also responsible for managing the swimming and aquatic sports areas and keeping track of and maintaining equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure the safety, security, health, and well-being of campers, staff, and program participants at all times;
  • Work as a team with counsellors and other staff members;
  • Follow policies regarding program delivery, care of campers, and staff conduct at all times;
  • Participate in compulsory staff training;
  • Organize and lead specialized activities for campers (i.e. Rock climbing, ropes course, boating, archery, etc.);
  • Make sure that program areas and activities are safe, fun, engaging, and well run;
  • Ensure equipment is safe and in excellent condition;
  • Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure equipment is properly stored;
  • Attend staff meetings as required;
  • Report any safety hazards or maintenance deficiencies to the Coordinator and Director;
  • Adhere to the YMCA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures.

WHY JOIN THE YMCA?

YMCA Kanawana offers great benefits and a unique natural environment to work in, but being part of our team also means you will:

  • Develop your expertise and gain experience;
  • Have a positive impact on your community;
  • Really make a difference in people’s lives;
  • Have an opportunity to take on exciting challenges;
  • Collaborate with people who love camp and working with children.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Has a valid First Aid/CPR certificate;
  • Has a valid National Lifeguard certificate;
  • Has experience working with youth or in a camp setting;
  • Fluency in spoken and written French (required).
    Fluency in spoken and written English (required based on operational needs related to clientele and communications).
  • Has experience working as a lifeguard (as asset);
  • Has a National Lifeguard Waterfront certificate (an asset);
  • Has no criminal record in connection with employment.

CONDITIONS

  • Location: Camp YMCA Kanawana in Saint-Sauveur (673 Saint-Elmire Street, Saint-Sauveur, J0R 1R1)


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