Kinark Child and Family Services,Outdoor Educator – Lifeguard

ased services that include
individual, family and group counselling for children and youth with complex
needs and their families. Kinark’s three program streams include:
Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism and Forensic Mental
Health/Youth Justice.

• Know
  and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with KOC program.
• Know,
  enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with KOC program.
  This includes but is not limited to being responsible for all clients’
  safety.
• Create
  and ensure a safe and positive environment for program participation.
• Perform
  lifeguard responsibilities including opening and closing waterfront area,
  ensure all equipment is maintained, and supervising swimmers and boaters
  during programs.
• Facilitate
  outdoor recreation activities, including but not limited to: canoeing,
  kayaking, wall climbing, high ropes, hikes, campfire, crafts, group games
  and initiatives.
• Engage
  in the ongoing assessment process of both clients and programs, and make
  program adaptations as necessary.
• Perform
  role of direct care provider for clients on the autism spectrum.
• Foster
  growth and development in clients through the provision of primary care,
  including but not limited to: personal hygiene, dietary needs and
  behaviour management.
• Assist
  in facility preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure
  all agency record keeping requirements are fully maintained.

• Post-secondary
  education in Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Special Education,
  Therapeutic Recreation, Child and Youth Worker or a related field. Applicants
  who are in the process of completing their post-secondary education will
  be considered. Equivalent experience will be considered in the absence
  of post-secondary education.
• Current
  Standard First Aid/ Wilderness First Aid and CPR C are required.
• Current
  National Lifeguard Service (NLS) is required. We will pay for the
  recertification or certification for the NLS.
• Experience
  working in a child care setting (such as: residential care, camp, school
  system) with children ages 8 to 18 years old.
• Work
  experience in swimming, canoeing, wilderness tripping, kayaking, crafts,
  drama and group games are required.
• Work
  experience in, crafts, drama, environmental programming, and group games.
• Ability
  to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with
  little direct supervision.
• Certification
  in canoeing, kayaking, wilderness tripping and environmental programming
  are an asset.
• Must
  have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which
  include, but are not limited to, hiking, canoeing, swimming, team building
  initiatives, building campfires, physical games, and activities.
• Must
  have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed
  for safety in general KOC activities. Training will be provided.
• Satisfactory
  Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and
  Pre-Employment Medical.
• Candidates
  Bilingual in English and French will be given special consideration.

• Competitive
  salary: $12.70 per hour for non-waterfront season* + 4% vacation pay in
  lieu of vacation. *During the waterfront season, the hourly rate increases
  to $15.74.
• We
  will pay for the recertification or certification for the NLS
  Certification.
• Room
  and Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) provided at no additional cost.
• Wireless
  connection in several locations for use during non-work time.
• Staff
  will receive monthly schedules that indicate days and groups to be worked.
  On average staff work 35-40 hours per week (4-12 hours per day depending
  on group needs).
• Staff
  are occasionally scheduled to sleep in a private room within camper cabins
  for supervision.
• Extensive
  in-house training specific to the program which includes: Challenge Course
  facilitation, Safe Management Crisis Intervention, program delivery and
  instruction and Autism Training.
• Facilities
  in staff accommodations include shared cabins, kitchen, parking and
  gazebo. Laundry available on-site.

1. 6
   month contract (April 24, 2017 to November 5, 2017)
2. 4
   month contract (April 24, 2017 to September 3, 2017)
3. 2
   month Summer contract (June 26, 2017 to September 3, 2017)
4. 2
   month Fall contract (September 5, 2017 to November 5, 2017)