Assistant Kids Camp Leader

4 weeks ago


Manitoba, Canada Waterways Recreation Full time

Aboriginal Organization Job Type: Part-Time Contract How To Apply: Mail, E-mail or AMIK.Program Leader/ Program Assistant Multiple positions to be filled Applications close May 19th, 2024 Full-time at 40 hours per week Hourly Rate: Program Leader: $25.This is a 3-month contract position beginning in June 2024 and ending in August 2024 (possibility for an earlier start date and later end date)
Waterways Recreation is a youth-focused, Indigenous-led non-profit organization who partners with Indigenous communities, agencies, and partners to deliver canoe programs, which promote wellness and culturally relevant recreation to Indigenous youth across Manitoba.
Our Mission is to support community wellness by using canoeing and outdoor recreation to connect Indigenous youth to cultural skills and identities.
Our Vision is improved health and wellness for Indigenous youth. For them to be empowered and connected to their identity, culture, language and land.
Our Values at Waterways include: creating long-term programs which have long-term benefits, fostering strong relationships, supporting the safety and development of Indigenous youth through an emphasis on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness, centering Indigenous language, culture and communities, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Programming Leaders/Assistants will work as a team to develop and run canoe programming, focusing on the well-being and culture of Indigenous youth in Indigenous communities and urban areas. In most cases, this will require travel and overnight stints in Indigenous communities, returning home on weekends.
Programs are typically organized as day camps for Indigenous youth, but camp activities can vary from week to week depending on the community’s priorities, participants, weather, and the particular talents of Program Leaders and Assistants. Training will be provided to ensure all staff have the required safety and canoeing certifications, as well as knowledge of working with Indigenous communities and teaching land and water-based activities to Indigenous youth.
Programmers will also be responsible for recording participant data and submitting it to the systems administrator on a regular basis. There will be opportunities to facilitate community consultation regarding programs.
Program Assistants work with their Program Leaders, other staff, and stakeholders to create safe, positive, and culturally relevant outdoor experiences for all participants. They assist their Program Leader in the planning and delivery of programs, including leading activities, helping collect and distribute forms, and more.
They collaborate with other staff and stakeholders to create safe, positive, and culturally relevant outdoor experiences for all participants.
Ensure the safety of all participants ● Plan and run canoe programming ● Maintain float plans and emergency response plans for all programs ● Record program data ● Collect image release forms from participants ● Work respectfully and cooperatively with program Assistants/Leaders, participants, community members and stakeholders ● Properly maintain and store equipment Programming Leader Responsibilities: ● Facilitate community consultations and plan programs in partnership with community contacts ● Create float plans and emergency response plans for all programs ● Record program data and submit it in a timely manner ● Collect image release forms from participants and submit them to the communications coordinator
Strong interpersonal and communication skills ● The ability to lift 50lb, and work outdoors all day in all safe weather conditions is required ● Demonstrated ability to solve problems and adapt to change ● Experience working with Indigenous youth is a strong asset ● Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages, and customs is an asset ● Previous canoeing experience is an asset ● Knowledge or skills in plant identification, art, or other land-based/traditional activities is an asset ● Maintaining a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset ● Successful applicants subject to clear vulnerable sector and child abuse registry check ● Must complete Waterways training
● Previous leadership, management, or coordinating experience
In your cover letter, please identify your preferred position (Leader or Assistant) and indicate whether you can travel, have a valid driver's license, and have access to a reliable vehicle.
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