- Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
- Lead the safe execution of trail rides, including instruction, equipment maintenance and safety inspections
- Facilitate high quality programming for campers on their Overnight experience
- Completion of barn, barn and gear maintenance and repairs
- Encourage camper development through their own processing and readiness, and recognize their achievements
- Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment
- Provide leadership and guidance to other staff, modeling inclusivity and mentorship
- Use respectful, positive behaviour management techniques
- Model healthy choices and emotional maturity for both campers and staff
- Identify, assess, and appropriately manage and respond to risks, ensuring a constant duty of care and the safety of the herd, our participants, guests, and staff at all times.
- Provide mentorship, knowledge, and skill transfer to other staff
- Work with program staff to ensure program area and equipment are organized, fully stocked, and in good repair
- Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences
- Coordinate, develop and execute programs in accordance with THFC and accrediting body standards
- Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
- Support the delivery of staff training, as required
- Be challenged physically and emotionally as you live in an overnight camp for 10 day sessions, with 3 days of break in between
- Learn that the challenge is also rewarding, and will experience personal growth alongside the campers you are supporting
- Support the other members of the Facilitators team when needed
- Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
- Experienced facilitator. Demonstrates ability to adapt facilitation style based on individual or group needs
- Experience planning and leading camping and overnight experiences
- Skilled in positive behavior management
- Experienced at western riding (trail and arena), including the ability to independently catch, lead, groom, tack, handle, and care for horses
- Equipped with good judgment and decision making skills; know when to bring in key team members as it relates to escalated concerns
- Certified as a level 3 rider through the Canadian horsemanship association or equivalent experience (considered an asset)
- Certified in wilderness advanced first aid(WAFA) and CPR (adult, child, infant) with AED, or are willing to obtain
- Additional required technical certifications are based on assigned program areas and are outlined in the Program Standards
- Able to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hours
- Able to provide a clear criminal background check
- Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract
- Bonus when you refer employees
- Contract completion bonus
- Bonus for staff working at our French-speaking site
- Have a positive impact on the lives of young people
- Opportunity to build lasting friendships with other staff
Wrangler - Brant, Canada - Tim Hortons Foundation Camps
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Tim Hortons Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.
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