Cheakamus Centre,Resident Program Coordinator Jobs in Canada

tor (RPC) is responsible for coordinating onsite
educational programming and activities, and providing program facilitation,
development and supervision. As a residential position, the RPC is also
responsible for overnight supervision during programming periods. Additional
responsibilities include recruiting, scheduling, training and managing program
staff including youth leaders and other volunteers to support school and other
educational programs at Cheakamus Centre.

• developing,
  evaluating and facilitating new and existing environmental, leadership and
  recreational programs for children, youth and adults
• developing,
  assessing and monitoring safety and risk management protocols for the
  Outdoor School program’s afternoon and evening programs, and other educational
  programs and recreational activities at the Centre
• supporting
  first aid response and care of children, youth and adults
• overseeing
  program areas and equipment and ensuring areas and equipment are kept
  clean and presentable, and are in good working order at all times as per
  Listel Canada standards
• coordinating
  youth leader recruitment, scheduling, training for the Outdoor School
  program, and supporting other program volunteers as needed
• providing
  guidance, mentorship and instruction to youth leaders in their role as
  supervisors and instructors of younger students in the Outdoor School
  program
• supervising
  program support staff as assigned by the Director of Educational Programs
• coordinating
  Open House program volunteers and acting as a liaison with North Vancouver
  Outdoor School Alumni Society to support the Centre’s goals
• working
  collaboratively with visiting school district staff and Cheakamus Centre’s
  team to support and facilitate educational programming and other
  activities and services at the Centre
• assisting
  in overall Centre administration and other duties as required

• Proven
  ability to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality
  outdoor-environmental and recreational programs across a range of ages and
  abilities
• Demonstrated
  proficiency in a variety of outdoor recreation and leadership activities
  with proven experience providing instruction and training in these areas
• Experience
  in organizing and supervising leadership training workshops for youth
  and/or adults
• Ability
  to coordinate and schedule program staff including volunteers
• Demonstrated
  supervisory experience preferably in a residential learning environment
• Understanding
  of risk management principles and protocols in a residential learning
  environment
• Ability
  to communicate effectively in large and small groups of children and
  adults; possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability
  to work varied hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability
  to walk distances of 3-5 kms per day on uneven terrain and lift up to 15
  kilograms
• Working
  knowledge of local flora and fauna and the natural history of the region
• Ability
  to perform administrative duties that includes maintaining and preparing
  records and reports electronically
• Demonstrated
  proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office and database
  management.
• Ability
  to work well both independently and effectively in a collaborative team
  environment
• Recommended
  experience working and living in a residential camp setting

• BA
  in Environmental Education or Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Management,
  or equivalent training and certification
• 5+
  years of experience in the field of environmental and/or outdoor
  education, environmental interpretation and/or outdoor leadership
  involving school or visitor programming
• Preference
  for certification in the following areas: low ropes/challenge course
  facilitation, canoeing, hiking, field-based group management,
• CPR
  and Occupational First Aid Level 2 or equivalent required
• Class
  5 Driver’s license required, Class 4 license preferred
• Current
  Criminal Record Check