Position: Summer
Program Instructor
Organization: Mt Seymour – Eco-Adventure Summer Camps
Location: Mt Seymour Resort, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Position Summary: Mt Seymour Resort is seeking strong environmental
role models to be Summer Program Instructors f
or our wilderness-based
summer day camps operating from the top of Mt Seymour. Mt Seymour’s
Eco-Adventure Camp provides wilderness-based day camp programs 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
• Familiarity with Mt Seymour summer hiking trails
• Knowledge of Mt Seymour flora and fauna
• 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 in training and
junior program instructors
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Primitive survival skills and bushcraft knowledge an asset
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
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 15th to
September 1st.
• Part-time hours from June 15 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
If you are currently residing outside of the Vancouver area, please
state when you will be in Vancouver and available for an interview.
Only in-person interviews will be conducted.
Please apply with cover letter, resume and references to:
Kevin Woodhouse
Outdoor Education Manager
kwoodhouse@mtseymour.ca