Spring/winter Outdoor Program Instructor

1 week ago


Squamish, Canada Vancouver Outdoors Society Full time

**VANCOUVER OUTDOORS SOCIETY, SPRING INSTRUCTOR JOB POSTING**

**Position**:Spring Program Instructor - Seasonal

**Location**: Squamish BC - Quest University Campus

**Dates**: 16th-31st March

**Compensation**: $200 per day

**About Us**:
Vancouver Outdoor Society (VOS) offers participants outdoor experiential education programs focused on what we call the VOS Big 5 Character Traits of; Honesty, Leadership, Trust, Courage and Patience. The objective is to invite participants to discover and develop “the self” as to who am I, what do I want to be, what am I capable of, where do I want to go? Through a journey of challenging outdoor adventure activities, environments, cultural awareness and relationships VOS offers youth a chance to go beyond learning how to have fun and recreate in the outdoors. The aim to build character in young people and foster resilient, compassionate, critical thinking leaders and followers for the future. _Your beyond adventure starts here_

**VOS Spring Program**
Our Spring break programming combines multiple days Skiing with fishing, outdoor survival and overnight camping activities to create an engaging and memorable experience.

**Overview**:
Program Instructors report to the Program Manager and will be responsible for leading and co-leading Vancouver Outdoor Society’s Spring Program groups. Instructors will be expected to deliver, frame and re-frame program activities, group processes and objectives with a high level of enthusiasm and efficacy.

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Working directly with students, parents, and supervisors to facilitate Spring Programming
- Implement the VOS risk management plans, policies and procedures
- Lead Ski days at local resorts
- Lead students in overnight camping, survival and fishing activities
- Communicate program requirements as they arise with the Project Manager
- Prepare necessary equipment, food rations and logistics for programs and events
- Provide feedback and evaluations to supervisors and program developers and post-trip reports
- Provide ongoing participant evaluations and check-ins during and post program

**Qualifications**:

- Wilderness First Aid Certificate (AWFA 40+ hour, or WFR 80 hour preferred)
- National Life Saver (NLS) Certificate or equivalent
- CSIA/CASI Level 1 & 2 Instructor (or equivalent experience)
- Class 4 Unrestricted Drivers License (preferred)
- Certifications or experience in leading/instructing outdoor adventure sports, such as rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, paddle boarding, orienteering, etc.
- Provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal record check prior to employment

**Skills and Aptitudes**:

- Experience and passion for working with youth in experiential education programs
- Demonstrates a high level of responsibility
- Safety Oriented
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic and positive outlook

**Bonus points if you**:

- Speak Mandarin/Cantonese or have experience working with Chinese culture
- Have experience working with companies such as NOLS, COLT, Outward Bound, or Where There Be Dragons

**Hours**:
Spring Programming will have 14 days of students on campus and duties will include delivery of program material in the days and rotating evening activities/supervision/on call duties on campus with 1 night out camping. In addition to days of programing there are a single pre day and post day for each session. Each session for staff is sixteen days long.

**How to Apply**:
Send your resume and cover letter

**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 days

**Salary**: $200.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-16



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