Kayak Summer Camp Coordinator/instructor

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Richardson Sport inc Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
EcoQuest Victoria is looking for a Kayaking Summer Camp Coordinator/Instructor to join our team EcoQuest invites energetic, enthusiastic, sports-oriented people to join our team. EcoQuest provides science and adventure based camps for youth ages 7-12 years. Spend the summer paddling in Victoria and the surrounding area. Each day a new adventure awaits you and your campers

**WORK HOURS**:
8:00-4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Training to be held in Spring 2023

July 4th-September 1st 2023

+ Training hours prior to the sessions, as well as admin/program development hours in May/June 2023

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
An educational interest in Kinesiology, Early Childhood Education, Recreation Management, Physical Education, or personal training is helpful, but not required.

Experience in kayaking would be an asset but we can train the right person to Paddle Canada Standards if needed.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for hiring, and scheduling all Summer Kayak Camp Leaders
- Ensure all staff follow camp schedule for each day
- Ensure all staff follow level 1 guide activities
- Ensure staff have equipment or supplies ready for games or activities
- Ensure quality and safe programming is being conducted by self and all staff
- Complete necessary administrative tasks that may be required by the Program Director
- Communicate efficiently with all staff and camp location programmers to ensure smooth, safe and successful programming
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to review and discuss weekly schedules and plans
- Ensure all kayaking equipment is clean and organized each day.

**Characteristics**
- energetic, fun loving personality
- previous experience with kids an asset
- practice healthy, active living

**TRAINING**:
EcoQuest does a great job of teaching staff and supporting learning All instructors are provided with comprehensive initial training as well as ongoing training and support in program delivery.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- criminal record check
- standard first aid & CPR certified
- experience kayaking OR Level One Guide Certification or Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills or equivalent experience
- full driver's license
- Attend a 3-day program specific training course

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary

**Salary**: $750.00 to $850.00 /week

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

**Salary**: $750.00-$850.00 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-05-29


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