Outdoor Education Program Facilitator

YMCA Camp Elphinstone

1760 YMCA Road

Gibsons, BC

V0N 1V6

Rate of Pay: $101.24 – 104 per day / $111 – 114 per day*

*as of June 1^st, 2019 based on minimum wage increase in BC

Position Status: Seasonal Contract, Full time

Spring Term Option 1: April 17^th to June 21^st, 2019

Spring Term Option 2: May 13^th to June 21^st, 2019

Fall Term: August 31^st to November 3^rd, 2019

Reports To: Outdoor Education Coordinator / Outdoor Education Director

Applicants interested in summer and/or fall term positions preferred

Nature & Scope

Outdoor Education Facilitators will deliver program instruction, interact directly with children, and provide positive customer service to school and retreats. With the support of the Outdoor Education Coordinators, Facilitators will deliver experiential, participant-focused programming with students from elementary and high schools, as well as adult retreat groups.

Reporting to the Outdoor Education Coordinators, Facilitators will be trained in all program areas at camp and will executive programming following all risk management, policies and procedures, and within the scope of their training. Facilitators will provide support in kitchen duties, facility maintenance, and upkeep as required.

Responsibilities

• ·         Provide the required skills and expertise learned in training to facilitate safe and effective programming.
• ·         Interact directly with children and encourage interaction between children.
• ·         Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.

·         Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility.

Qualifications

·         Standard First Aid & CPR-C

·         NLS or willing to obtain

·         Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date

·         3 Successful Reference Checks

Additional Qualifications (assets)

·         Wilderness Advanced First Aid or Wilderness First Responder

·         ACCT Level 1 or 2

·         Paddle Canada Instructor

·         Pleasure Craft Operator Card

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