Term: January 5th
– May 19th (tentative), 2017 / 20-26 hours per program week
Organization: Cheakamus Centre
Location: Brackendale, near Squamish, British Columbia
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Outdoor School Program Leader position provides primary support to the
Outdoor School Program at Cheakamus Centre. Opportunities to work in a
facilitation capacity with other educational programs may be possible. Duties
to be undertaken will include assisting with recreation programs during the
afternoon, mentoring and working alongside high-school counsellors, and
assisting with training and supervision of counsellors.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise and facilitate recreation programs
• Train, mentor and supervise high school counsellors
• Facilitate meal service and supervise students at meals
• Maintain safety and well-being of students as part of program staff team
• Provide support on field studies as needed
• Assist Program Coordinator in updating program materials and maintain program
supplies
• Other duties as required by Program Coordinator
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• First Aid OFA Level 1 required – OFA Level 2 preferred
• Experience working with youth and children in an outdoor educational setting
• Experience mentoring youth in leadership development
• Strong interest in developing personal leadership skills
• Work effectively independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Work varied hours including early mornings and occasional weekends
• Friendly, positive and enthusiastic demeanour
• Strong communication skills including ability to provide constructive
feedback to youth
• Valid driver’s license – own transportation to site required
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience with the Outdoor School Program, and its mission, vision, values
and goals (http://www.cheakamuscentre.ca)
• Experience and/or interest in nature interpretation and outdoor environmental
programming and recreational activities
JOB TERM
January 5th – May
19th (tentative), 2017 (excluding holidays and non-programming times)
JOB LOCATION
Cheakamus Centre, Brackendale, BC (near Squamish)
COMPENSATION
$14.00/hr (20-26 hours per program week)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Email a cover letter stating why you are the best person for this opportunity
and how you will be a great role model and mentor for high school leaders,
along with your résumé to:
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Dec. 9th, 2016
ABOUT US
Located on 420 acres of ecological reserve lands in the Cheakamus River Valley
near Squamish, BC, Outdoor School is the flagship K-12 program at Cheakamus
Centre, a world-class learning centre that brings together the values of
environmental stewardship and sustainability to support an exceptional program
of experiential outdoor education and hospitality.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Cheakamus Centre. Please note
that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.