Fall Outdoor Education Programmer

Job title: Fall Outdoor Education Programmer

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Job description: C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf is a year-round camp located in Rockwood, Ontario. We offer outdoor education to school groups from Catholic, Public and Private schools from September to June. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working people that love being outdoors and connecting with youth.

Placement Dates: September 5th – December 8th, 2017 *opportunities to renew contract for winter and spring season available.

Reports directly to: Outdoor Education Director

Major Duties: The primary role of an OE programmer is to facilitate programming for school groups and other user groups that attend camp Monday to Friday, during the school year.

Day to Day responsibilities of an OE programmer include:
To teach effectively and inclusively the camp activities of the season (archery, low ropes, nature interpretation, high ropes etc)
To watch for safety concerns at all times and meet camper and teacher needs.
To notify the Outdoor Education Director of any concerns or difficulties with the clientele, staff, job responsibilities or standards.
Directly supervise all assigned aspects of the camper’s day or evening.
Prepare prayers, reflections, games and other programs prior to starting work each day.
Set an appropriate example for clients including: cleanliness, punctuality, dress, language and attitude.
Encourage students to respect each other, the environment, camp equipment and facilities.
Lead campers in daily prayers and graces.
Assist with the cleaning of cabins and washrooms.
Along with the above responsibilities all staff will actively participate and follow all health and safety procedures as outlined by the camp and the Catholic Youth Organization.

Minimum Qualifications:
High-energy person with the desire and ability to work in an educational, outdoor setting with active children. Previous experience with children of related age groups. (Gr. 5 – 12)
Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
Ability to make own decisions when necessary and carry out changes or trouble shoot as required.
Ability to teach camp activities independently.
Adaptable, enthusiastic, safety conscious, mature and responsible.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification and a clear Criminal Reference Check.

Additional Qualifications:
NLS, Challenge Course Practitioner (level 1 or 2), ORCKA, HIGH FIVE or Mental Health First Aid would be considered an asset.

Additional Details:
Staff will be assigned to work either a day or night shift each week. Staff accommodations are provided for each staff during their contract. Accommodations include single and double rooms, shared living room, fridge and food prep area. There is also free Wi-Fi access and laundry facilities available. Meals for staff are provided from the kitchen during the week.

To apply please send a resume with a cover letter to:
Kristy Drost, Director
kristy.drost@campbrebeuf.ca

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Location: Rockwood, ON

Job date: Sat, 05 Sep 2020 05:55:20 GMT