Trails Youth Initiatives, a Private School, is an innovative and unique organization for vulnerable youth aged 12-15 from inner city Toronto.
Every Trails’ student receives year-round support, through one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer, at our site in Newmarket. We use an integrative and holistic approach to intervention, including experiential based learning, outdoor activities, yoga and mindfulness, where focus is on changing the exterior landscape from the inside out. Our participants receive consistency, a stable environment and mentorship. Over the course of 4 years (with an optional 5th year leadership training program) youth receive the benefit of a support system that sets the foundation for the rest of their lives.
Hiring – GROUP FACILITATORS
As a Group Facilitator you will be working as part of a dedicated 4-person staff team delivering programmes to one age group. Each year includes programme areas such as Communication and Group Skills, Healthy Living, Outdoor Skills, Conflict Resolution and Leadership Development. We also offer high school credits in healthy active living and learning strategies. At our core we aim to have fun with a purpose, create a safe environment and build roots, sense of a family and wings the application of the knowledge into participants every day life. We do this through adventure based activities, experiential learning, transference and critical thinking. Our summer programme also includes off site extended canoe trips in years three and four.
What we require:
• Commitment of 13 or 16 day summer session
* + one weekend per month from October-May
• Experience working with youth and an understanding of the issues they face are essential
• Applicants who are proven leaders, educators, community builders & facilitators
• Experience in some of the following areas:
Group Leading
* Leadership Development
* Knowledge of inner city issues and community resources
* Conflict Resolution/Crisis Intervention
* Experiential & Outdoor Education
* Programming
* Risk Management
* Trip Leading
* Residential Living
* Ropes Courses
Candidates applying must have:
* Bronze Cross
* Standard First Aid
* CPR
(Advanced Wilderness First Aid and experience leading canoe trips in an institutional setting is required for all staff who will be leading canoe trips)
*Length of contract is negotiable but preference is given to candidates able to make a yearlong commitment
What we offer:
• $170 – $200 per weekend and $70 – 85/day for 13 or 16 day summer sessions.
(Depending on qualifications and experience)
• Free room and board
• Professional development opportunities
How to apply:
To learn more about Trails Youth Initiatives, or if you are interested in applying, please submit your resume to:
Julia Morch, Executive Director
Trails Youth Initiatives
julia@trails.ca
905-836-0100
