Adult Outdoor Program Coordinator

1 day ago

Victoria BC VB T, Canada Western Educational Adventures Inc Full time $17,400 - $18,250 per year

Adult Outdoor Program Coordinator / Trip Leader

Western Educational Adventures (WEA) is growing our Adult Social Adventure Program and we're looking for new team members. Our program offers adults the chance to get outside, meet new people, and build real social connections through outdoor adventures and skill-based activities.

We are hiring for a combined role of:

Program Coordinator (paid) / Trip Leader (paid)

Also always open to volunteers

We are open to experienced outdoor leaders as well as organized, reliable people who are willing to learn, ask questions, and grow into the role.

About the Program

Our adult program currently includes:

  • Day hikes
  • Outdoor skills workshops
  • Kayaking and canoeing
  • Ski and snowshoe trips
  • Multi-day expeditions
  • Social and community-building events

Most activities take place on evenings and weekends.

Program Coordinator / Trip Leader (Paid Role)

Summary: Helps run and grow the adult program by planning, organizing, and occasionally leading events.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and organize hikes, workshops, paddling outings, and other adventures
  • Lead or co-lead events depending on qualifications
  • Coordinate Trip Leaders and volunteers
  • Communicate with participants and manage logistics
  • Follow safety and risk-management practices
  • Complete basic admin tasks and reports
  • Ask questions and learn the role with support when needed

Pay:

  • $20–$35/hr for admin, planning, and short programs
  • $150.75–$325/day for full-day or overnight programs

Hours: 5–10 hours per week to start, with the chance to grow into a full-time role.

Qualifications

We welcome people who are experienced or willing to learn. We are happy to train the right person.

Minimum for all applicants:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Reliable and comfortable asking questions when learning
  • Enjoy working with people and being outdoors
  • Able to pass a vulnerable sector criminal record check

Paid positions (Coordinator & Trip Leader) require:

  • Standard First Aid (Wilderness First Aid preferred)
  • CPR-C
  • FoodSafe Level 1 (or willingness to obtain)
  • Class 4 licence for Coordinator (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred for any level (not required):

  • Wilderness First Aid hr)
  • Bronze Cross / NLS
  • Kayak or canoe certifications
  • Outdoor leadership experience

Applicants missing some qualifications can still apply if they are willing to obtain them.

Availability

  • Evenings and weekends required for most events
  • Coordinator: 5–10 hrs/week
  • Trip Leader: casual/as needed

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume
  • A short note about which role(s) you are interested in
  • Any relevant certifications
  • Two references (employment preferred)

If you're organized, reliable, enjoy meeting new people, and want to be outdoors more often, we'd be happy to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Apprenticeship

Pay: $17.85-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 12 per week

Benefits:

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Store discount
  • Work from home

Work Location: In person

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