Outdoor Education Instructor - Belcarra, Canada - Sasamat Outdoor Centre

Sasamat Outdoor Centre

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Belcarra, Canada

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Description

Full Time Outdoor Education Instructor

Job Title:
_Outdoor Education Instructor_

Job Duration:
_April 26th - June 23rd, 2023_

Job Hours:
_Seasonal Full Time_

Reports To:
_Summer Camp & Outdoor Education Director_

Salary:

- _Hourly Wage (Monday

Friday 30 hours / week)_

- _$17.00 / hour_

Application Deadline
- _Open until all positions filled_

Job Purpose
As a summer camp, Sasamat Outdoor Centre prides itself on creating an engaging and

supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The

supportive nature of the camp allows for campers to try new activities and develop new

skills with the help of caring staff members.

During Sasamat's spring and fall season's we operate as an outdoor education facility.

Every week starting in late April until mid June and during our Fall season from September to the end of October, we have school groups come to our site for overnight and day trips where they participate in experiential learning programs using all the outdoor activities at camp.

The programs work by exposing participants to new skills and challenges where they are encouraged to learn and grow, then reflect on their experience.

Some activities include canoeing, kayaking, climbing and high ropes, archery, nature and ecology programs, games, compass work, shelter and fire building and much more.

We provide 4 days of training on all our programs including professional site-specific ropes training so that our staff teams have the skills and tools to have a fun and successful work experience.

The Outdoor Education Instructor is responsible for the care and supervision of Outdoor Education participants and is responsible for the facilitation of Outdoor Education programs for their assigned group/activity through the duration of each user-group's stay.

Part time outdoor education instructors can work up to 35 hours per week depending on availability and group needs. Additional hours are available depending on school's programs and needs.

A typical day for a Education Instructor includes activity set up and clean up as well as running a specific activity during the day for a rotating group of participants of 8 students and sometimes a teacher.

How to Apply:

Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Training

To participate in 100% of preseason staff training or at the discretion of the Summer Camp and Outdoor Education Centre Director
Spring Ropes Training: April 23rd, 2023 from 9am 5pm
Spring Staff Training: April 1st / 2nd & April 15/16, 202
Policy and

Procedure Training:

April 22nd, 202- To read, know and practice the information covered in the "Policies & Procedures" section of manual.

(Failure to comply with this information could result in discipline including dismissal.)

Participant Group Leadership

To be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children, assigned to you by the Outdoor Education Director. This includes administering First Aid and completing First Aid/Near Miss forms.
To develop and facilitate enjoyable and stimulating programs for your group using the resources of the camp and the outdoor environment.
To lead programs as assigned on school's grounds for the Mobile Outdoor Education program
To encourage the development of each participant in your group and to stimulate the participants' social development as members of a group.
To introduce and stimulate your group's awareness of the outdoors and to encourage sound environmental practices in the use of outdoor facilities.
To further develop each participant's skills in those areas in which you are proficient and that the camp deems valuable e.g. cooking, swimming, crafts, orienteering, etc. Use resource staff whenever you feel necessary e.g. waterfront activities.
To keep the Outdoor Education Director informed as to the location and nature of your daily program should it differ from the schedule.
To be punctual and enthusiastic in carrying out the camp activities/routines. To give sufficient notice when sick or unable to come to work, and to find a replacement for your shift.
To keep an accurate attendance record of all your participants.
To participate in final clean up tasks and debrief meeting after participants have gone home and/or facilitation work concludes.

Other Duties

Outdoor Education Instructor may be asked to assist in duties not listed above. Sasamat Outdoor Centre expects the support of all staff members to fulfill objectives that may not be specific to this position.

Qualifications

Specialized Knowledge and Certification

Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Cleared Criminal Record Check provided by potential staff or provided by Sasamat outdoor Centre at the cost of $28.00 prior to the contract start date
Current RCA BC Advanced Tandem/Solo Canoe Certification

Skills