Outdoor education, Outdoor recreation jobs

Position: Outdoor Educator
Organization: YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre
Location: Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, near Schomberg, GTA ON
Pay: $17.96 per hour

• Work Hours: On call as needed
• Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly (3 months)
• Number of Vacancies: Multiple
• Anticipated Start Date: April 7, 2025 
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2025 at 5:00pm

Description

Outdoor Educators provide direct program delivery in all outdoor education programs, including leadership and team building activities for groups of all ages. In addition, Outdoor Educators assist the Outdoor Centre Director and Assistant Outdoor Centre Director with the development of new programs, as well as the revision and updating of existing programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct program delivery to participants of all ages, including elementary and secondary school groups, colleges and universities, retreats, youth groups, sports teams, conferences, and other youth and adult groups. Include outdoor activities such as low and high ropes courses, archery, orienteering, fire building, shelter building, and various initiatives.
• Monitor the safety of all activities and programs throughout the duty period and respond immediately to any safety concerns.
• Act as host and facilitator for individuals and groups, ensuring overall satisfaction with facilities, programs, and staff.
• Assist with general maintenance and cleanliness of the site and provide support with other duties as required.
• Build relationships continuously with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Assist in the research and development of outdoor education/leadership programs and in the marketing and promotion of Cedar Glen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Qualifications:

• Working towards and/or completion of some post-secondary courses in outdoor recreation or related field is an asset
• Three or more seasons of experience working at an outdoor centre in program facilitator role is preferred
• Experience in outdoor education/leadership role is an asset
• Challenge Course/High Ropes training and experience is an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve optimal collective results
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” required
• National Lifeguard Service award is an asset
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays required
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

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To Apply:

Please email your resume to: Samantha Stirpe - Director, Outdoor Education: samantha.stirpe@ymcagta.org or apply directly here.

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