Organization: Mt Seymour – Eco-Adventure Summer Camps
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Position Summary: Mt Seymour Resort is seeking strong environmental role models
to be Summer Program Instructors for our wilderness-based summer day camps operating
from the top of Mt Seymour. Mt Seymour’s Eco-Adventure Camp provides
wilderness-based day camp progr
ams for children aged 5-12. Our experiential
camps engage kids in nature education, wilderness survival skills, and personal
growth.
Responsibilities & Duties: Program development, program delivery, direct
leadership and care of children and youth, and general administrative tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES (REQUIRED):
• Experience working with children aged 5-12
• Exemplifies such qualities as: social and environmental responsibility,
safety awareness, flexibility, sense of humor, and a passion for continuous
learning and mentorship
• Demonstrated group leadership skills in an outdoor (preferably wilderness)
setting
• Knowledge of wilderness skills, safety and etiquette
• Amazing team player and ability to work independently with minimal
supervision
• Capable of mentoring and assisting volunteer leaders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A love of nature and of working with children!
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES (DESIRED):
• Degree or diploma in outdoor recreation or adventure tourism or in progress
• Degree in biology, environmental studies, education or related area of study,
or equivalent or in progress
• Formal camp experience
• Knowledge of local First Nations history and culture
• Training or experience working with children with special needs
• Reliable transportation
• Class 4 driver’s license
• Current first aid certificate
• Familiarity with Mt Seymour summer hiking trails
• Knowledge of Mt Seymour flora and fauna
• Primitive survival skills and bushcraft knowledge an asset
Camp Instructors will work collaboratively to do the following:
• Develop and refine age-appropriate summer program content
• Deliver daily programming
• Be responsible for the care, safety of, and injury prevention of campers
• Develop props and supporting material/equipment
• Maintain a positive camp environment
OTHER:
• Must be available for entire employment duration from June 20th to August
30th.
• Part-time hours from June 20th to start of camp. Full time (40 hours) for
duration of camps.
• Must be willing to complete a criminal record check
• Must be willing to work on a mountain top in challenging weather and
environmental conditions
• Starting wage is $12.50
If you are currently residing outside of the Vancouver area, please state when
you will be in Vancouver and available for an interview.
Please apply with cover letter, resume and references to:
Kevin Woodhouse
Outdoor Education Manager
kwoodhouse@mtseymour.ca
