http://jobtrekker.ca/index.php?option=com_adsmanager Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:09 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://jobtrekker.ca/component/option,com_adsmanager/page,show_ad/catid,15/adid,738/Itemid,0/ Major Responsibilities: The Outdoor Programmer participates in the planning, delivery, maintenance and administration of the centre’s programme, site, facility, supplies and equipment. Position Duties Programme Planning •Animate user groups itineraries that have been prepared by the Programme Cooridnator •Plan Residential Summer Camp, Outdoor Education and Outdoor Recreation programmes as assigned Programme Delivery •Provide excellent customer service •Act as a host and instructor for user groups •Be able to instruct all programme options offered at the centre during the term of employement •Ensure the safety of all participants, chaperones, volunteers and staff •Use personal talents and skills to make recommendations for the improvement of YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre programmes Programme Administration and Maintenance •Assist in maintenance of the Centre’s site, facilities and equipment as assigned •Perform administrative tasks as assigned •Complete end of group reports for user groups •Complete set-up and clean-up tasks before and after user groups Serve as a member of the senior programme team •Assist in development and implementation of programme plans •Assist in monitoring, development and evaluation of centre programmes •Act as site supervisor when assigned Perform other duties as required Work Environment •The YWCA YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre is a year round centre located 80km west of Edmonton on Lake Wabamun •On site residence is a requirement of this position, accordingly, room and partial board are provided. For more details regarding living on site policies refer to YWCA YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre Guidelines for Behaviour. •Your accommodation must be maintained in accordance with YWCA YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre living on site policies •Evening and weekend work is a requirement •Hours of work will vary with registered programming although usually hours are between 7:45am to 9:00pm. Outdoor Programmers must: •Be able to work with distractions and background noise •Be able to work with/around young people (ages five through eighteen), as well as adults •Show initiative, flexibility and a team orientation •Be available for evening and weekend work Qualifications Required: •Current Standard First Aid and CPR •Programme planning and delivery experience in outdoor recreation •Experience and/or certification or willingness to obtain certification in all programme activities offered by YWCA YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre (e.g. Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Kayaking, Ropes Courses, Environmental Education, Leadership Development), National Lifeguard Service is preferred •Experience with residential summer camp •On site residence is a requirement of this position •Evening and weekend work is a requirement •Hours of work will vary with registered programming •Contract runs from April 27th until August 30th Send resume and cover letter to: andy.merchant@ywcaofedmonton.org - Outdoor Education Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://jobtrekker.ca/component/option,com_adsmanager/page,show_ad/catid,15/adid,736/Itemid,0/ Bark Lake Leadership Centre Outdoor Program Facilitators invited – Summer 2012 Including but not limited to: Lifeguard, Challenge Course Practitioner, Waterfront Supervisor, Canoe/Kayak Instructor, Arborist Environmental, Wilderness, Leadership, Adventure, Childhood & Youth Development, Customer Service. Soft Skills needed. Paddle, Teach, Swim, Experience, Belay, Learn, Hike, Grow, Encourage, Lead! Location: Bark Lake Leadership Centre, K0M 1X0 / GPS coordinates: 44* 55.562/W 78* 27.909 Terms: Seasonal Contract- User based [with opportunities for year round] Pay Scale: Based on education, experience, certifications and qualifications Job shadow: By invitation after reference check Training: Spring/Summer Staff Training – Mid-May & other opportunities through the year. Do you want to empower youth of all ages to work together in an outdoor environment? Do you want to help transform them with creative thinking and teamwork? Do you consider yourself an emerging adventurer, skilled at leading these outdoor experiences? Are you available for all or a portion of the Summer-May through August 2012? Bark Lake Leadership Centre offers a role in a unique outdoor leadership program which challenges guests from all over the world while working with other qualified and enthusiastic staff. Minimum qualifications: • 2+ full seasons of outdoor recreation, education, camp staff or related experience. • Current Standard First Aid (CPR –C) certificate • Post Secondary Education (in process) • Current and acceptable Police Record Check • Relevant soft skills in customer service and youth/adult interaction…Must like young people! • Certification and/or proven leadership experience in three or more: waterfront/aquatics • canoeing • kayaking • wilderness tripping • survival • camp craft/camp-lore • environmental education • leadership • high/low ropes courses • coaching • adventure program facilitation • marketing • high/low ropes courses • games • initiatives • customer service • international relations Preferred qualifications: • National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Waterfront qualifications • Red Cross Lifeguard or Bronze Cross, Instructor status qualifications • Challenge Course Certifications – ACCT Level 1-2 • Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Paramedic • Ontario Recreational Canoe & Kayak Association (ORCKA) qualifications- Basic Canoe or Kayak Instructor • WILD Education – Project WILD, Hike Ontario, Focus on Forest, Initiatives, Games, Instructor status qualifications • Fluency in: Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Italian, Japanese, French or Swahili • Chainsaw Operator, Pleasure Craft Operator (PCO), Conflict Resolution, Smart Serve, Archery, Scuba, Coaching, Arborist You will have the opportunity to facilitate and implement a range of outdoor teambuilding, leadership and community development programs for children, youth and adult groups from many nations and Canada. You bring to this position a related degree or post secondary training in outdoor education and/or related outdoor experiences. A commitment to innovative programming, a love of the outdoors and young people and the ability to work within a team complete your profile. Our vision is to offer our guests a challenging outdoor learning environment with support teambuilding, character and environmental understanding. Bark Lake’s superb program is the result of bringing together gifted and caring facilitators with outstanding and motivated students/guests in an amazing environment. If you are a dynamic and innovative individual – and want to contribute to this vision – we invite you to join the Bark Lake Leadership Centre team for this seasonal contract position. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment & recruitment purposes only. Submit your resume, a compelling cover letter, list of qualifications and three reference/contacts to: Russ Hartman, Director russ@barklake.com - Outdoor Education Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://jobtrekker.ca/component/option,com_adsmanager/page,show_ad/catid,15/adid,699/Itemid,0/ Since 1996, the Treasure Island Group (TIG) is a Hong Kong-based leader in outdoor education, teambuilding and events located on beautiful Pui O beach, Lantau Island. The group’s enterprises include school programmes with Hong Kong & China’s prestigious international schools, Corporate Adventures teambuilding with top multi-national corporations, Ooh La La beachside events, restaurant & bar and the Eco-Adventures Foundation, a registered Hong Kong charity for environmental sustainability. We currently have 3 openings for Programme Leaders with internationally-recognised kayak and/or rock/abseil qualifications starting February through December 2012. Position qualifications: - Partial degree/diploma or equivalent certification and experience in outdoor and/or adventure education/recreation, physical education, environmental education and/or a related field. - At least six months of experience working in a teaching/instructional role with children, youth or adults in outdoor and adventure programmes—preferably in a residential/camping centre setting. - Certification and experience in one outdoor technical skill (lifeguarding, kayaking, climbing, ropes course, surfing, etc.). This may be a TIG Level II Competency. Copies of certificates and logbook, if relevant, will be required. - Required: current Standard First Aid and CPR qualifications. Preferred: Wilderness First Aid/Pre-Hospital Emergency Care. Copies of certificates will be required. - Native/perfect fluency in spoken and written English. Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be a tremendous asset. - Excellent verbal communication and instructional skills. - High level of physical fitness and swimming ability. - Experience in or at least respect and affinity for multi-cultural settings. - Experience in residential and camping centres is an asset - Mature and dependable with solid judgment - Good sense of humour and a strong team member. Position responsibilities. - Instruct outdoor, adventure and environmental education recreational and school camp programmes for children and youth on Lantau Island and at other locations in Hong Kong and the region for TIG (in English) - Lead activities for corporate teambuilding programmes (in English) - Contribute to the safety of programme participants by following TIG field and safety procedures - Support programmes in preparation of programme materials, set up/take down of programme equipment, facilitation of camp meals, etc. - Serve client groups in outdoor and adventure activities (e.g. water sports rental, lessons, camping) and during special events, e.g. weddings, company parties - Perform routine maintenance tasks on programme equipment and sites (e.g. rinsing of PFDs, prepare campsite for camping, etc.), - Perform other duties related to TIG, as required, for Treasure Island camps, Corporate Adventures programmes and Ooh La La! events - Serve as a role model to Junior Leaders and clients, displaying integrity, adaptability, professionalism, caring and empathy, environmental awareness, support for diversity, and pride in a job well done. Dates of employment: February 27 – December 7, 2012 with possibility of extension. Remuneration: - Salary: $7 500 HKD/month or pro-rated for any part thereof - Accommodation (shared) - Meal plan (breakfast throughout; lunch and dinner on rostered days only) - Up to $11 500 HKD in airfare reimbursement Application and deadline: Please visit our website http://www.treasureislandhk.com/2010/career.htm for further information and to download our application package. Deadline: February 1, 2012. - Outdoor Education Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100