Tim Horton Children’s Foundation ,Lead Wilderness Counsellor Jobs in Canada

Organization:
Tim Horton Children’s Foundation
Job
Type: Seasonal
Location:
Whiteshell, Manitoba MB
Posting
Date: Mar 10, 2015
Deadline:
May 11, 2015

Organization
Description:
Job
Description:
The
Tim Horton Children’s Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization
dedicated to providing an enriched and memorable camp experience for children
and youth who come from economically disadvantaged homes. THCF is currently
recruiting for qualified:
Lead
Wilderness Counsellors
Tim
Horton Camp Whiteshell – Whiteshell, Manitoba
May
18, 2015 – September 2, 2015
The
Youth Leadership Program is a five-level Program that takes place for 10-12
days per summer over five unforgettable years. Each level challenges
participants to develop leadership and life skills, gain insight into their
personal development and set goals for the future. With the completion of each
level of the Program, participants return home with new-found self-confidence,
skills to foster leadership in their community and memories to last a lifetime.
Summary:
Reporting
to the Program Manager, Lead Wilderness Counsellors lead wilderness canoe trips
for youth between the ages of 14-17.
 Key
Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate
    programs based on the  THCF positive youth outcomes model, local
    operating procedures
  • Be
    a positive role model for young people, including teaching and setting a
    good example in areas such as proper manners, goal setting,
    accountability, respect for the environment, and respect for each other
  • Provide
    direction and guidance to participants such that celebrates their
    differences and plans for their success
  • Ensure
    participants are engaged and recognized for their contributions and
    achievements
  • Be
    accountable for risk assessment and implementation of Foundation safety
    standards/protocols/procedures
  • Ensure
    staff and participants are trained on equipment, use proper protective
    equipment
  • Assist
    in the packing and preparation for trips, and execution of the curriculum
    associated with each level of the Youth Leadership Program
  • Provide
    learning opportunities for Wilderness Counsellors
  • Complete
    paperwork throughout the summer in a timely and professional manner
The
successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check.
Above responsibilities are representative but not all inclusive. 
Qualifications:
  • 1-2
    years’ experience in a similar role within a camp or outdoor
    recreation/education environment
  • Current
    Standard First Aid and CPR certifications
  • Life
    Guarding Certification: Bronze Cross
  • Wilderness
    First Responder
  • Bilingual
    (an asset)
  • Swift
    Water Rescue Technician I (an asset)
  • Experience
    planning and executing wilderness canoe trips
Apply
To:
If
you are interested in this opportunity, please visit www.thcf.com
and apply to the job posting titled “Youth Leadership Program Opportunities”.
Alternatively, you may send your resume directly to Paul Luciani, Program
Manager, at: paul.luciani@thcf.com.
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