Outdoor Education Instructor

2 weeks ago

Shawnigan Lake, Canada Shawnigan Lake School Full time

**Outdoor Education Instructor**

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

For more information, explore our Shawnigan at a Glance.

Shawnigan provides academic ambition to develop a culture of collaboration, independence and resilience in our students through educators and peers who inspire our students to embrace a love of learning by challenging them to solve problems critically and creatively.

Staff endorse our School’s values (Curiosity, Compassion, Community and Courage) and are deeply committed to our mission: Spark Minds, Kindle Hearts, Forge Futures.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a nurturing, family-friendly workplace. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

Qualified teachers with a current BC Teaching Certification, provided they teach two (2) blocks or more, will receive a salary commensurate with the Shawnigan Teachers Grid.

Non BC Teaching Certified applicants will receive an annual salary of $55,000 per annum (September 1 to June 30).

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Outdoor Education Instructor**

The Outdoor Education Instructor leads a custom experience for all grade 8 and 9 students through Shawnigan Lake School’s Outer EDGE Program and Beyond the Gates Program.

The focus is to provide a challenging and unique Vancouver Island outdoor experience for each student. In addition to outdoor skill development, the integration of First Nations knowledge and culture will be an essential aspect of connecting students to their local environment.

The Outdoor Education Instructor also leads a series of optional trips for grade 10-12 students. These trips offer challenges that are not available in other Shawnigan activities. They will develop skills and connect students with our local environment and First Nations culture through Experience, Development, Gratitude, and Engagement (EDGE). In addition to providing instruction in Search and Rescue (SAR), outdoors, and whitewater kayaking. The Outdoor Education Instructor leads instruction or coordinates instruction of recreational and industry level certification of students in qualifications that are pathways into BC’s Adventure Tourism industry.

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the Assistant Head, Co-curricular, the responsibilities of the Outdoor Education Instructor include but are not limited to:
Qualified teachers will be expected to teach a minimum of two (2) blocks.
- Outer EDGE Program Implementation_
- Provide multi-day excursions in small groups of 10-12 students
- Lead weekend and weekday trips for the grade 8 and 9 Outer EDGE program
- Lead weekend and weekday outdoor trips open to all students. Trips focus on introducing students to the natural wonders of Vancouver Island, outdoor skills and the various skillsets of SAR
- Direct a focus on learning about Vancouver Island and its outdoor and First Nations cultures
- Coordinate food ordering and preparation with House Directors/students/teachers
- Beyond the Gates Instruction_
- Support the Beyond the Gates education team in delivering the objectives of the Beyond the Gates program
- SAR/Outdoor Education Instruction (weekday afternoons)
- Prepare students and lead trips
- Deliver curriculum and / or facilitate certification opportunities for students
- SAR/Outdoor Education Initiatives_
- Create and support wilderness experiences for students during the School’s annual Ski Week at Manning Park
- Support PE and other classes/instructors to deliver instruction and to prepare students for outdoor experiences
- Risk Management_
- Maintain a purchasing, logging, and safety inspection system for equipment
- Perform regular maintenance of outdoors program equipment
- Work with the Assistant Head, Co-Curricular to perform budgeting and financial planning tasks
- Complete post-trip administration and reporting

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Wilderness or advanced First Aid qualification
- Relevant post secondary education
- BC Teaching Certification (an asset)
- Recognized qualifications (an asset) (e.g. Paddle Canada, Sea Kayak Guide Alliance of BC, NOLS, or equivalent)
- Overnight sea kayaking and hiking guiding experience (preferred)
- Proven track record of successfully managing risk in variable and sometimes unpredictable instructional environments
- Skilled at working with teenagers, preferably in outdoor environments
- Strong communication skills
- Proven record of professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, dependability and reliability
- Excellent understanding of First Nations cultur

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