Outdoor Education Backcountry Instructor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada St. George's School Full time

**Position**:Outdoor Education Backcountry Instructor

**Department**:Outdoor Education

**Reports To**:Head of Outdoor Education

**Starting Date**:Sept 22nd, 2024

**Salary**: Daily rate: $200 - $555, dependent on experience and qualifications

Remuneration is provided at a daily rate, according to an established pay scale based on experience and certifications.

Staff Training: Sept 22, 2024

Grade 9 Explorer Trip 1: Sept 23 - Sept 27, 2024

Grade 9 Explorer Trip 2: Sept 30-Oct 4, 2024

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Supervising, with a co-instructor, a group of up to 12 students in the outdoors;
- Providing educational programming in accordance with the school’s outdoor skills curriculum;
- Reporting on the progress and achievement of participants at the end of each program;
- Attending and participating in staff training activities;
- Doing basic maintenance on equipment and supplies to be used on trips.

**Qualifications will include**:

- **The following are requirements for this position**:_
- Demonstrated interest in outdoor education programs and experience working with youth in a wilderness camp setting (hiking, canoeing or kayaking);
- Experience leading outdoor programs in one or more of hiking, canoeing or kayaking;
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills;
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities;
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms;
- 40+ hour first aid course.
- 80+ hour wilderness first aid course;
- Class 4 driver’s license or equivalent;
- Experience leading outdoor programs with youth;
- Industry qualifications in outdoor skill areas applicable to the trips being offered.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 weeks

Pay: $200.00-$555.00 per day

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- 40+ hour first aid course (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-09-12
Expected start date: 2024-09-22



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