Youth and Outdoor Lead Instructor - Jobs in Strathcona County, AB

Job Description

This posting is for two different positions: Youth Lead Instructor and Outdoor Lead InstructorWe are seeking up to 6 Youth Lead Instructors and 7 Outdoor Lead InstructorsThese positions are seasonal starting in May and June with an expected end date of August 31, 2022The Outdoor Lead Instructor is based out of Strathcona Wilderness Centre. This position will be responsible for coordinating, planning, leading, and evaluating high-quality outdoor and environmental education programs, day camps and overnight day camps, and events for the public, schools, and community groups.The Youth Lead Instructor is based out of multiple Strathcona County facilities. This position will be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of themed, recreational summer programs. These programs are designed to increase children’s emotional and social development, creativity, and fundamental movement skills.Responsibilities

• Work as a team leader to ensure the creative and effective planning and delivery of all outdoor programs/camps or program activities aligning with sections goals and philosophies
• Manage all forms, documents, and communications to parents/guardians and leaders of school and community group programs, camps, event participants
• Ensure pertinent information, issues, or concerns is communicated to the staff team, the Assistant Recreation Programmer, and/or the Recreation Programmer
• Implement training matrix by coordinating, planning, delivering, and leading training programs for Staff, and Leaders in Training program participants
• Model behaviours, supervise participants, and adapt teaching style, in order to provide a positive environment for future lifelong learning
• Evaluate programs to ensure program objectives are being met and are appropriate for the clientele. Communicate with Outdoor Recreation Programmer or Youth Recreation Programmer regarding suggestions for changes to program objectives, or program delivery when required
• Create a safe environment for participants through regular inspections. Follow the safety and OHS policies, practices, guidelines, and procedures for outdoor programs at the appropriate facilities/sites
• Ensure that program participant to leader ratios are met
• Ensure program areas and equipment are maintained including: general maintenance and cleaning of equipment; reviewing and maintaining inventories; set-up and clean-up program areas; and maintaining and submitting logbooks for vehicles and equipment
• Greeting and welcoming each program participant and guest, ensuring the guest experience is treated with respect and value
• Participate in various training opportunities and meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills and knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills working with diverse groups of individuals including participants, parents/guardians, teachers, group leaders, adult participants, and Centre staff
• Ability to provide support and lead staff/contractors/volunteers/Leaders in Training and coaching program participants and to involve them in decision making
• Ability to incorporate environmental stewardship and physical literacy in all programs, events, and camps
• Ability to deal with a variety of participant needs and to plan events, programs, and camps appropriately
• Effective planning & project execution
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a constantly changing environment

Qualifications

• In the process of obtaining, or have completed post-secondary education in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, tourism, environmental studies, or a related field
• 2 years of experience working with youth between the ages of 5Y – 15Y, sports or outdoor skills, adventure education, and/or environmental education program planning and delivery
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR, RCMP records, and Child Welfare check
• Maintain program area technical qualification/certifications specific to the seasonal programs delivered. These may include:
  • Year-round: minimum 40-hour Wilderness Advanced First Aid, (WAFA), CPR Level HCP
  • Year-round: 80-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
  • Spring/Fall: Paddle Canada (PC) Waterfront Instructor
  • Spring through Fall: Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor Tandem, Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor Solo; Swift Water Rescue training
  • High Five – Principles of Healthy Child Development

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials as noted in the resume.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.Competition #164-2022-EXT-RPC closes March 27, 2022Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume.nH5eXSQU1lQuick Apply

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