YMCA of Greater Toronto
POSITION VACANCY
ASSISTANT OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
(Part Time Hourly Contract)
Grade: 5

Effective: September 6, 2010
Reports to: Outdoor Education Team Leader, Cedar Glen
Location: YMCA Camp Cedar Glen, Schomberg, ON

Nature and Scope:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a dynamic charity connecting with more than 446,775 people at 235 locations across the GTA to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Since 1853, the YMCA has been promoting positive values that build spirit, mind and body. Mirroring the region’s diversity, the YMCA welcomes everyone regardless of background, experiences, or circumstances.

Through the YMCA Strong Kids campaign, we strive to ensure no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. The YMCA, in partnership with more than 250 organizations, 5,570 volunteers, over 3,000 staff and 18,227 donors, offers a variety of programs responding to the needs of the community, including employment, education and newcomer programs, youth outreach, health, fitness and recreation, youth in need of housing, international programs, child care, and camps. www.ymcagta.org

YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Discovery Campus is a 263 acre site that has three significant program focuses: summer camp programs, year round outdoor education programs, and year round leadership training programs.

Fall Assistant Outdoor Educators provide direct program delivery in all areas of the campus, including leadership and team building activities for groups of all ages. In addition, outdoor educators assist the Outdoor Education Team Leader with the development of new programs, as well as the revision and updating of existing programs.

Responsibilities:
Provides direct program delivery to all ages, groups and families, while building positive relationships.

Assists Team Leader and Program staff team in the research of outdoor education/leadership programs, making recommendations and providing input into development and implementation of new and revised programs.

Continuously builds relationships with members, staff, volunteers and community partners; assists in coaching and developing members on an ongoing basis; ensuring skills are enhanced and weaknesses diminished.

Assists Team Leader and Program staff in marketing and promotion of the site and programs to surrounding and outlying community, including schools, community groups, corporate partners and other YMCA programs/departments.

Acts as host and facilitator for individuals and groups, ensuring overall satisfaction with campus and facilities, programs and staff; Monitors the safety of all activities and programs throughout the duty period and respond immediately to rectify any safety concerns.

Assists with general maintenance and cleanliness of site and provides support with other duties as required.

Models appropriate behaviours to staff in line with our Mission, Vision and Values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff and members.

Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner.

Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and belief upon staff, volunteers and members.

Qualifications:
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays required
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” required
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
• Working towards and/or completion of some Post Secondary courses in outdoor recreation or related field is an asset
• Experience in outdoor education /leadership role is an asset
• Challenge Course/High Ropes training and experience is an asset
• National Lifeguard Service award is an asset
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve optimal collective results
• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity

Please send cover letter and résumé quoting job posting # CYFD775 by Tuesday August 31, 2010 to:

Marissa Straatsma
13300 11th Concession
Schomberg, ON
L0G 1T0
Fax: 905-859-6750
Email: marissa.straatsma@ymcagta.org

** Opportunities for on site accommodation available **

Current YMCA of Greater Toronto Staff:
Please check with your supervisor prior to applying for this position.
All applicants please be advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a police records check.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association