Outdoor Educator

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada YMCA Greater Toronto Full time

Hourly Rate: $16.75 – Check out the YMCA’s

Location: Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Centre

Work Hours: 20-40 hours per week

Employment Type: Contract Hourly

Number of Vacancies: 15-20

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2024

Deadline to Apply: March 22, 2024 at 5:00pm

Be the Spark Join our dynamic Camping and Outdoor Education Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

Our team of professional outdoor educators love to have fun in the outdoors and get to facilitate programs for our guests on a daily basis. With up to 25,000 guests in a normal year, Outdoor Educators have many opportunities to fine-tune their skills in a wide variety of programs and seasons. At Cedar Glen, the Outdoor Education team works together to provide the best possible experience for groups visiting Cedar Glen – we recognize that all individuals have different levels of experience and comfort in the outdoors, and we strive to deliver the best program possible for each one of our guests. We encourage you to learn more about our center by visiting our webpage: 

In this role, you will:

Provide direct program deliveryto participants of all ages, including elementary and secondary school groups, colleges and universities, retreats, youth groups, sports teams, conferences and other youth and adult groups. Outdoor programs include activities such as low and high ropes courses, archery, orienteering, fire building, shelter building, initiatives and more. We area also proud to offer Specialist High Skill Major certifications Monitor the safety of all activities and programsthroughout the duty period and responds immediately to rectify any safety concerns Act as host and facilitatorfor individuals and groups, ensuring overall satisfaction with facilities, programs and staff Assist with general maintenanceand cleanliness of site Continuously builds relationshipswith members, staff, volunteers and community partners Represent the YMCA and the Association in aprofessional manner Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

You bring:

Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” required National Lifeguard Service award is an asset Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays required

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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