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Mt Seymour Eco-Adventure Summer Camp is hiring mature and responsible Summer
Program Instructors for our wilderness-based day camps. Our camps engage kids
aged 5 to 12 in nature education, wilderness survival skills, and personal
growth.
QUALIFICATIONS &
ATTRIBUTES (REQUIRED):
·Positive
role model for children aged 5-12
·Familiarity
with Mt Seymour summer hiking trails
·Knowledge
of Mt Seymour flora and fauna
·Knowledge
of primitive survival skills and bushcraft
·Demonstrated
group leadership skills in an outdoor (preferably wilderness) setting
·Knowledge
of wilderness safety and etiquette
·Experience
working with children aged 5 to 12
·Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal
·Current
first aid certificate
·Commitment
to environmental responsibility
·Flexible
schedule
QUALIFICATIONS &
ATTRIBUTES (DESIRED):
·Degree or
diploma in outdoor recreation or adventure tourism or equivalent experience
·Formal
interpretation experience
·Reliable
transportation
·Class 4
drivers license
Camp Instructors will work collaboratively to do the
following:
·Develop
and refine age-appropriate summer program content
·Deliver
daily programming
·Be
responsible for the care, safety of, and injury prevention of campers
·Develop
props and supporting material/equipment
·Maintain
a positive camp environment
OTHER:
·Employment
duration from June 18 to August 31
·Approximately
30-40 hours per week
·Must be
willing to complete a criminal record check
·$12-14 per hour based on
experience
Please
apply by e-mail only with your cover letter stating your suitability for the
job, along with your resume and references.
We
thank all applicants however will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
CLOSING
DATE: MAY 21, 2012
CONTACT:
Janey Chang
| Outdoor Education Manager | jchang(at)mountseymour.com