Outdoor Education Program Facilitator

YMCA Camp Elphinstone

1760 YMCA Road

Gibsons, BC

V0N 1V6

Rate of Pay: Starting at $133.69-$136.69 per day

Position Status: Seasonal Contract, Full time

Spring Term: March 25th or April 29th – June 22nd, 2024

Fall Term: September 1st to November 1st, 2024

Reports To: Outdoor Education Coordinator / Outdoor Education & Events Director

Applicants interested in summer and/or fall term positions preferred 

Application Deadline to be Considered for Group Interview: November 21, 2023 (All applications submitted thereafter will be considered for individual interviews.)

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.
• Provide positive customer service to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
• 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)

• ACCT Level 1 or 2
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• Preference given to those who have studied in a child development or outdoor recreation related field

APLLY HERE

https://www.gv.ymca.ca/overnight-camp-outdoor-ed-opportunities