Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership ,Program Assistant Jobs in Canada

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The Program:

The Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership is an innovative experiential
education program that challenges young people, from Canada and around
the world, to look at leadership concepts in the context of social
justice, peace, international understanding, and a sustainable future.
80 youth, aged 15-18, will live and learn together for three weeks on
the campus of Lester B. Pearson United World College. PSYL consists of
a dynamic program of workshops, simulations, guest speakers,
recreational and social activities. The program offers a skills-based
learning model and explores key issues of ecological sustainability,
social justice, and international understanding.

Position Summary:

The team of five Curriculum Coordinators, a Program Assistant, a
Counselor, and the Program Director work as a core team to develop and
implement the three week Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership. The
position begins with 2 days of planning in the spring (dates TBD),
where we will build upon core curriculum and add the offerings of new
team members and guest speakers. In June we re-convene on campus with
a week of program planning and preparation. A team of 16 youth
volunteers (“Facilitators”) join us for a second week of preparation,
where we provide them with peer-facilitation training and they assist
us in designing activities for the program. The seminar begins on July
12th and concludes on August 1st. The staff team continues for 4 days
of debriefing, evaluations, celebration, and wrap-up. The seminar is
an intense community experience with long days; it is highly demanding
and phenomenally rewarding!

To Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter by March 11th, 2015 to:

Email: ngerum@pearsoncollege.ca

Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately,
due to high volume of applications we will not be able to provide
feedback for those not selected for an interview. Pearson College is
an equal-opportunity employer.

General Responsibilities for Program Assistant:
• Provide general logistical support for PSYL operations
• Work within a team of staff to deliver activities, and facilitate
learning sessions, discussions and feedback circles which are directly
related to leadership skill acquisition.
• Compile master lists and transportation schedules.
• Enter student information into database, ensure all student forms in
order prior to program start.
• Provide transportation services for program participants as necessary.
• Answer questions and provide resources to students (such as getting
recreation equipment, opening student store, set up for student run
evening sessions).
• Compile evaluation data at end of program.
• Other duties as assigned by the PSYL Program Director.

Qualifications Required for Program Assistant:
• Experience with the direct leadership of young adults (ages 15-18)
in outdoor recreation/educational setting
• Knowledge and educational experience in areas of peace, social
justice, ecological sustainability, international understanding,
community building, and leadership skills
• First aid/CPR certification required
• Class 4 drivers license required
• A successful “Criminal Record Search” required
• Other recreational certifications an asset (Lifeguard, Kayak and Canoe Guide)

Please note that the successful applicants will be required to live
on-campus for the duration of the contract. Accommodation and meals
will be provided (at no cost to you). Travel costs from your home to
the campus at the start and end of the program will be covered.
However, it is your responsibility to arrange for any non-program
transport to and from Victoria (approximately 45 minutes away) during
the program.