Gmr Adventure Camp Leader - North Vancouver, Canada - Northland Properties

Northland Properties

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North Vancouver, Canada

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Full time

Description

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management.

Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years.

As Canada's fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

Job Title:
Adventure Camp Leader, Summer 2024

Location:
North Vancouver, Grouse Mountain

Department:
Mountain Adventures/Education

Reports to:
Manager/Supervisor Mountain Adventures

Role Status:
Seasonal - Hourly - June 2- August 30, 2024

ABOUT US
Grouse Mountain offers a challenging and enjoyable work environment with a world of career opportunity. Our team is dedicated to Grouse Mountain's renowned excellence and its continued growth as Vancouver's premier mountain resort.

In exchange for employee excellence, we offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation (including skiing and snowboarding), an inspiring setting and many unique employee privileges.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Camp Leader, you will be responsible for leading, engaging, and implementing nature programs and adventure experiences for children and youth in a small group setting.

Camp leaders are expected to use the mountain as a playground, inspiring campers to get outdoors, connect with nature, make friends, and experience activities only available at Grouse Mountain.

With direction from the Adventure Camp Supervisor, Camp Leaders are expected to follow posted activity schedules and provide appropriate supervision and instruction to each camper in their assigned groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for captivating and orchestrating nature programs, and adventurous experiences for youth, in small group settings ranging from ages 61
Follow activities schedules and provide appropriate supervision and instruction to each camper in your assigned group.
Ensure campers' wellbeing and encourage fun and rewarding experiences
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including, daily attendance, incident reports, and activity feedback.
Adapt to, support and effectively handle change, learning opportunities, and challenges with resilience and creativity, inspiring cambers to embrace new experiences and grow personally and with their peers
Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers' safety and knowledge of their whereabouts at all times
Assist in operational responsibilities of relevant Kids' programs including but not limited to registration process, lunch and snack service and upkeep of outdoor activity areas
Arrive fit for work and take responsibility for your personal health and safety
Perform all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position reports directly to the Mountain Adventures supervisors/manager with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

Successful completion of secondary school, or combined experience with child care and outdoor activities
Leaders are expected to be available for the entirety of contract
Must be available for all of in person training week June 2428, 202
Previous experience leading groups, public speaking or tour guiding required
Have the ability to communicate effectively with teammates, leaders, and both adults and child guests in group and individual settings
A reliable selfstarter who can work with minimum supervision
Be able to work in inclement weather in an alpine environment
Be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
Demonstrate interest or experience in one of the following fields; Education, Childs and Youth Care, Biology, Earth and Ocean Sciences, conservation, nature school.
Successful criminal record check

WORKING CONDITIONS
Camp Leaders perform most of their duties outdoors and may work in all different kinds of weather conditions. Hours of operations are weather dependent.

Due to the nature of the business shifts require standing for long periods of time, lifting, twisting, shoveling and other forms of manual tasks, which may have to be conducted outside in all weather conditions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$17.75/hour up to $20.76/hour

All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks: