Summer Program Instructor - Vancouver, Canada - Mount Seymour

Mount Seymour Vancouver, Canada

5 days ago

TEMPORARY

Description

Title: Summer Program Instructor
Department: Outdoor Education
Reports to: Outdoor Education Supervisors & Manager

summary of responsibilities

Mt Seymour Resort is seeking strong environmental role models to be Summer Program Instructors for our wilderness-based summer day camps. Mt Seymour's Eco-Adventure Camp provides wilderness-based day camp programs for children aged 5-12. Our experiential camps engage kids in nature education, wilderness survival skills, and personal growth.

responsibilites & duties

Program development, program delivery, direct leadership and care of children and youth, general administrative tasks.

Camp Instructors will work collaboratively to do the following:

Develop and refine age-appropriate summer program content.
Deliver daily programming.
Be responsible for the care, safety of, and injury prevention of campers.
Develop props and supporting material/equipment.
Maintain a positive camp environment.

required qualifications & attributes

Ability to commit to 9 full weeks of programming Monday-Friday, July 2 - August 30.
Experience working with children aged 5-12.
Exemplifies qualities such as: social and environmental responsibility, safety awareness, flexibility, sense of
humor, and a passion for continuous learning and mentorship.
Demonstrated group leadership skills in an outdoor (preferably wilderness) setting.
Knowledge of wilderness skills, safety, and etiquette.
Amazing team player and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Capable of mentoring and assisting volunteer leaders.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A love of nature and of working with children and combining the two
Capable of hiking over rough mountainous terrain for extended periods while carrying group and programming
supplies.
Ability to handle potentially stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Desired qualifications & attributes

Degree or diploma in outdoor recreation or adventure tourism or in progress.
Degree in biology, environmental studies, education, or related area of study, or equivalent experience or in progress.
Formal camp experience.
Knowledge of local First Nations history and culture.
Training or experience working with children with special needs.
Class 5 driver's license (Class 4 would be an asset) and/or reliable transportation.
Current first aid certificate.
Familiarity with Mt Seymour summer hiking trails and our flora & fauna.
Primitive survival skills and bushcraft knowledge an asset.

why choose us?

Complimentary winter staff season pass and shuttle bus pass.
A range of industry discounts and perks.
Winter reciprocal passes at other mountains.
2 weeks paid training that dives into everything you need to know about our programming, hike the trails you will be working on to learn the layout of your new workplace. Learn about the flora and fauna as well as Mt Seymour's unique and diverse history.
We offer workshops and training sessions through the summer season to help build on and refine your skills, as well as help you develop new ones.
An open, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where everyone is embraced and celebrated equally.

terms of employment

Must be available for the entire employment duration from June 17 to August 30.
Part-time hours from June
17 to the start of camp. Full-time (40 hours) for the duration of camps.
Must be willing to complete a criminal record
check.
Must be willing to occasionally supervise children traveling to and from camp on our busses.
Must be willing to work on a mountain top in challenging weather and environmental conditions.
Starting hourly wage range is $18 - $19.50

If you are currently residing outside of the Vancouver area, please state when you will be moving to Vancouver. Online/video interviews are preferred at this time.

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