Outdoor Education Instructor
2 weeks ago
**Outdoor Education Supervisor (Team Leader) - Adventure X, Classic & Overnight Camps**
Do you want a fun and rewarding outdoor job working with kids in Greater Victoria BC this summer? Get outside with WEA and teach kids valuable life skills on our Overnight, Adventure X & Classic Camp programs. Every day is different and exciting with activities like canoeing, fire-building, survival skills, archery, swimming, nature exploration, forest ecology, hiking, extended day hiking, wilderness navigation, fishing, canoeing & more. If this sounds like your dream job, we’d like to hear from you
Western Educational Adventures (WEA) runs outdoor adventure camps for kids on Vancouver Island, primarily in the Greater Victoria area. Our goal is to teach children valuable life skills and give them an appreciation of nature through exciting outdoor adventures. WEA is looking for **Outdoor Education Supervisor** to facilitate our Classic & Adventure X Day camp programs as well as our Overnight & Journey camp program. **Supervisors** are responsible for day-to-day operation of programs and mentoring junior staff. They are expected to have significant experience in the industry. Program dates include on-call, spring break and summer camp. We ask you to take a moment to thoroughly review this job description and our website before applying.
**Program Dates**
WEA is looking for outdoor staff to work one or more of the following programs:
- Spring Break - Last 2 weeks of March
- Summer Camps - June to September
- Year-Round On-Call - various day & multi-day programs, pro-d days, school groups, etc.
**Hours**
Approximate hours are listed below for all our main summer programs. You may end up working more than just the program you have applied to work. Other duties and hours may be required, this is only a guide to give you an idea of what you may be doing. Please contact us if you have any questions or need clarification.
**Classic & Adventure X Day Camps**
1. Monday-Thursdays
a. Meet at 07:30 near Quadra/Mackenzie
b. Arrive back near Quadra Mackenzie at 16:40-17:00
2. Fridays
a. Meet at 07:30 near Quadra/Mackenzie
b. Arrive back near Quadra Mackenzie at 18:15-19:00
Breaks are available throughout the day
**Wild Paws Day Camps**
Staff start at 07:45 and finish at 17:15, Monday to Friday at one of the following locations:
1. Elk/Beaver Lake Park
2. Thetis Lake Park
3. Sooke Area
Considerations:
- The exact location will vary each week depending on which program staff are assigned to.
- Breaks are available throughout the day.
- Staff may be asked to work one of our other camps from time to time. They would be required to work as per the hours of the other applicable positions.
**Overnight Camps**
- Overnight camps and journey programs run Sunday at 09:00 to Friday at 19:00
- Canoe and kayak programs have a unique start and end day but start at 09:00 on the first day and end by 19:00 on the last day.
**Expectations**
WEA supervisors are expected to meet **all the requirements of a Senior Outdoor Education Instructor **as well as:
- Be able to manage a program and several staff with mínimal support from management.
- Possesses strong leadership and communication skills
- Make hard decisions
**Responsibilities**
This contract requires you to be able to perform all functions of a **Senior Outdoor Education Instructor - Adventure X, Classic & Overnight Camps **as well as:
- Mentor & supervise all staff
- Work with individual staff to develop short and long-term performance goals
- Update management on staff performance, program quality and notable events
- Drive WEA’s various vehicles
- Plan weekly activities
- Communicate directly with parents, especially about children’s behaviour and incidents
- Keep a daily log
**Minimum qualifications**:
- 40 hr Wilderness First Aid certification
- Class 4 Unrestricted driver’s license
- At least 3 years experience working with children in the outdoor industry
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
- Food Safe Level 1
**Desired qualifications**:
- National Lifeguard certification
- Class 2 drivers license
- At least 1 year of supervision within the outdoor industry
- 80 hr. Wilderness First Aid
- Canoe or kayak certifications
**Application Instructions**
2. Resume
3. *Copies of all relevant certifications and documents required above
4. A minimum of 3 references (2-3 employer and max 1 personal reference that is not related to you).
**Let us know if you have any further questions and thank you for your interest in working for WEA**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $160.00-$216.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-06-15
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