Mountain Adventure Educator

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Grouse Mountain Full time

Job Title:
Mountain Adventure Educator

Department:
Education/Mountain Adventures

Reporting Manager:
Manager/Director Education/Mountain Adventures

Role Status:
Part Time, Seasonal - Hourly


As a Mountain Adventure Educator at Grouse Mountain, you will lead groups of students and/or adults educating them about about our wildlife and habitat education programs as part of the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife education program.

You will share your knowledge of nature and passion for outdoor recreation, and teach curriculum outside in the natural beautiful setting of Grouse Mountain.

The Education team is dedicated to Grouse Mountain's renowned excellence and its continued growth as Vancouver's premier mountain resort. Grouse Mountain offers a challenging and enjoyable work environment and career development.

In exchange for employee excellence, we offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation (including skiing, snowboarding and a variety of summer activities) in an inspiring setting with many unique employee privileges.

As a Grouse Mountain Outdoor Educator you will be focused on but not limited to:

  • Demonstrate an approach to work consistent with and supportive of Grouse Mountain Resorts' goals, values, policies and procedures
  • Deliver and lead an energetic, fun, educational experience for people of all ages, which may include (but is not limited to) educational curriculum, first nation's history and culture, experiential activities and games
  • Follow a detailed schedule and timeline effectively for groups' activities to ensure synchronicity with multiple groups around the mountain
  • Recognize and address concerns or needs of group or guests & liaise with manager, supervisor and/or other departments to think critically and make calculated decisions, always putting safety first
  • Consistently offer professional and engaging leadership for all age groups and backgrounds
  • Set up and take down of equipment, maintain cleanliness of all areas used
  • Arrive fit for work and take responsibility for your personal health and safety
  • Possess a passion for nature and willingness to learn new skill, information and a proactive approach to work
  • Act as a role model for guests in sustainable living and inspire awareness and nature curiosity through your actions and teachings
  • Be a lively and energizing group leader fostering an all inclusive learning environment
  • Occasional office support as needed
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required:

  • Experience leading or teaching in an outdoor group setting
  • Postsecondary courses in Education, Environmental management, Outdoor Recreation and/or Sciences (Biology/Environmental Studies or related majors) preferred
  • Experience and/or qualifications preferred in at least 2 of the following areas:
  • Outdoor Education, First Nations, Wildlife/Ecology, Physical Education, Health/Wellness, Sustainability, Tourism, Experiential Education, leadership
  • Awareness and demonstrate sensitivity towards British Columbia's rich First Nations history and culture
  • Ability to safely lift 40 pounds repetitively for setup of some types of equipment, examplesnowshoes
  • Physical and mental endurance, ability to stand on your feet for the duration of your shift, and hike or snowshoe for 2 hours at a time.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision, with a partner, or in a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. French, Spanish, Mandarin and/or other languages are an asset
Working Conditions

  • Educators perform most of their duties outdoors and will work in all different kinds of weather conditions.
  • Must be available to work consistently 23 days a week, flexible availability and work schedule with hours and days, occasional weekend and evening shifts are required.
  • Hours of operations are weather dependent, and scheduled shifts are booking dependent. This position requires flexibility in terms of your work schedule.


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