Outdoor Education Backcountry Instructor

4 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 24th, 2023

This is a contract position to support our overnight backcountry outdoor education program for students in Grade 9 (ages 14-15) as well as a front country camping experience for our students in Grade 6 (ages 11-12).

The Grade 6 program is at an overnight camp, and will focus on fun, as well as building foundational outdoor skills for our students as they move towards larger and larger expeditions. Remuneration is provided at a daily rate, according to an established pay scale based on experience and certifications.

Staff Training: Sept 24, 2023

Grade 9 Explorer Trip 1: Sept 25 - Sept 29, 2023

Grade 9 Explorer Trip 2: Oct 2 - 6, 2023

Grade 6 Camp: Oct 25 - 27, 2023

Note: It is possible to work only the Grade 9 Trips and not the Grade 6 Camp based on the number of staff required for these programs.

**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 ffectively 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: 14 days

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2023-09-24



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