Outdoor Education Coordinator - Shawnigan Lake, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Outdoor Education Coordinator

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages grades 8-12) on Canada's beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include eleven boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

For more information, explore our
Shawnigan at a Glance.

Shawnigan provides academic ambition to develop a culture of collaboration, independence and resilience in our students through educators and peers who inspire our students to embrace a love of learning by challenging them to solve problems critically and creatively.

Staff endorse our School's values (Curiosity, Compassion, Community and Courage) and are deeply committed to our mission: Spark Minds, Kindle Hearts, Forge Futures.

We offer a
competitive compensation package and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Outdoor Education Coordinator

The Outdoor Education Coordinator (OEC) leads a custom experience for all grade 8 and 9 students through Shawnigan Lake School's Outer EDGE Program and Beyond the Gates Program.

The focus is to provide a challenging and unique Vancouver Island outdoor experience for each student.

In addition to outdoor skill development, the integration of First Nations knowledge and culture will be an essential aspect of connecting students to their local environment.

The Outdoor Education Coordinator also leads a series of optional trips for grade 10-12 students. These trips offer challenges that are not available in other Shawnigan activities.

They will develop skills and connect students with our local environment and First Nations culture through Experience, Development, Gratitude and Engagement (EDGE).

In addition to providing instruction in Search and Rescue (SAR), outdoors and whitewater kayaking.

The OEC leads instruction or coordinates instruction of recreational and industry level certification of students in qualifications that are pathways into BC's Adventure Tourism industry.

The Outdoor Education Coordinator ensures student safety at all times and offers recommendations to staffing ratios for high-risk activities. The OEC works with Physical Education (PE) and other classes/instructors to deliver instruction and prepare students for outdoor experiences.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Assistant Head, Co-curricular, the responsibilities of the OEC include but are not limited to:

Outer EDGE Program Implementation_
Provide multiday excursions in small groups of 1012 students
Lead weekend and weekday trips for the grade 8 and 9 Outer EDGE program
Lead weekend and weekday outdoor trips open to all students. Trips focus on introducing students to the natural wonders of Vancouver Island, outdoor skills and the various skillsets of SAR
Direct a focus on learning about Vancouver Island and its outdoor and First Nations cultures
Provide leadership and / or mentorship to Outdoor Education Instructor
Coordinate food ordering and preparation with House Directors/students/teachers
Beyond the Gates Instruction_
Support the Beyond the Gates education team in delivering the objectives of the Beyond the Gates program
SAR/Outdoor Education Instruction (weekday afternoons)
Prepare students and lead trips
Deliver curriculum and / or facilitate certification opportunities for students
SAR/Outdoor Education Initiatives_
Create and support wilderness experiences for students during the School's annual Ski Week at Manning Park
Support PE and other classes/instructors to deliver instruction and to prepare students for outdoor experiences
Risk Management_
Maintain a purchasing, logging, and safety inspection system for equipment
Perform regular maintenance of outdoors program equipment
Work with the Assistant Head, Co-Curricular to perform budgeting and financial planning tasks
Complete post trip administration and reporting

REQUIREMENTS

Wilderness or advanced First Aid qualification
Relevant post secondary education
BC Teaching Certification (an asset)
Recognized qualifications (an asset) (e.g. Paddle Canada, Sea Kayak Guide Alliance of BC, NOLS, or equivalent)
Overnight sea kayaking and hiking guiding experience (preferred)
Proven track record of successfully managing risk in variable and sometimes unpredictable instructional environments
Skilled at working with teenagers, preferably in outdoor environments
Strong communication skills
Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability and reliability
Excellent understanding of First Nations culture
Significant experience instructing high school students in sea kayaking, raft