Felix Turner
Saint John,NB
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Thrives in outdoor settings and physically demanding environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Canoe Kayak Director
YMCA Camp Glenburn
Kingston, NB
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Taught 14 Counsellors-in-Training how to canoe, every student succesfully recieved their introductory certification
- Maintained and fixed both canoes and kayaks
- Optimized the operation and organization of the boating area
Leadership Director
YMCA Camp Glenburn
Kingston, NB
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Planned, coordinated and oversaw the entirety of the leadership program during the 2024 season
- Packed, planned, and executed multiday canoe trips and hikes on the St. Croix River, Spednic Lake, Grand Manan and Fundy Footpath
- Developed the leadership program by adding and completing two new leadership outtripping locations: a four-day canoe route on Spednic Lake, and a three-day hike on the Lighthouse Trail in Grand Manan.
- Reconstructed the traditional trip meal plans
- Created a summer-long curriculum for the Leadership-In-Training program that is centered around teaching its participants how to succeed as a future C.I.T.
Leadership Senior Counsellor
YMCA Camp Glenburn
Kingston, NB
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Was an Integral part of the leadership program, I was the main leadership counsellor
- Facilitated packing, planning, and execution of multiday canoe trips and hikes on the St. Croix River and Fundy Footpath
- Taught Leadership-In-Training (LIT) campers knife safety, how to stern a canoe, and the soft skills needed to be a C.I.T.
- Through the Leadership program, I inspired many L.I.T.’s to apply for the C.I.T. program
- Served as a role-model for campers and younger staff, I was often cited as a mentor figure for new junior counsellors.
Lifeguard
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Qualified to supervise all areas of the facility
- Aided in the installation and removal of swim lanes and bulkheads
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Studies, Political Science
University of King’s College
Halifax, NS01-2028
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Saint John High School
01.2023
Skills
- Outdoor education
- Team building
- Staff development
- Program coordination
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
- Multitasking capacity
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Waterfront National Lifeguard Certification (NLS-W)
- Valid Standard First-Aid
- Valid Bronze Medallion
- Valid Bronze Cross
- Certified Advanced French Speaker
- Valid CPR C and AED Certification
- Valid Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem
References
- Jon Salgado, current YMCA Camp Glenburn Director:
Phone: 506-647-9781 Email: j.salgado@saintjohny.ca - Julianne Baker, former YMCA Camp Glenburn Director:
Phone: 506-262-3591
Timeline
Canoe Kayak Director
YMCA Camp Glenburn
06.2025 - 08.2025
Leadership Director
YMCA Camp Glenburn
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
12.2022 - 05.2023
Leadership Senior Counsellor
YMCA Camp Glenburn
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Studies, Political Science
University of King’s College
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Saint John High School