Outdoor Leader

JUMP! Canada is looking for dynamic, passionate, and hardworking facilitators to deliver transformational, fun, and safe outdoor programs for youth at our wilderness site near 100 Mile House, BC. (jumpcanada.org)

Room and board is provided.

Must be a Canadian citizen, 30 years age limit (wage subsidy requirement)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend all JUMP! training sessions at the beginning of the season.

Facilitators will work in collaboration with the Program Director, Program Managers and the JUMP! team to deliver transformative and safe experiences for youth in the wilderness and at our off-grid site. With supervision and support from the Program Director and Program Managers, responsibilities will include:

Program Delivery: Assist the Program Manager in facilitating experiential learning activities and opportunities that are engaging and empowering for participants. Guide participants to develop increased self-awareness, confidence in self-expression, interpersonal skills, and new perceptions of their own potential. Facilitate JUMP! activities and discussions.

Risk Management: During all activities, transportation, and camping, implement JUMP! organizational safety procedures. During off-site expeditions, assist the Program Manager in risk assessment, risk mitigation, and emergency response as needed. Document and report any incidents, accidents, or near-misses to the Program Manager and Program Director in a timely fashion.

Mentorship: Support and create opportunity for all staff and students to learn. Be a role-model and invest in supporting your peers and students through their own discovery of self, leadership, and life-direction.

Relationship Management: Foster positive relationships with participants, local community partners, and adult stakeholders in our programs (parents/guardians & teachers).

Course Planning & Design: Work with team members to design and plan all courses. Within your core staff team, work collaboratively to develop logistics, debriefs, and specific activities to meet the learning objectives of the program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience backpacking

Experience flat-water canoeing

Experience working with youth in wilderness settings

Wilderness First Aid certification (40 hr)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Experience facilitating youth in introspective discussions and debriefing activities

Experience with high ropes courses and climbing walls

Certification in outdoor skills areas: canoeing, backcountry travel, rock climbing, ropes courses

National Life Saving Certificate (Waterfront preferred)

Class 4 Canadian Driver’s License (or ability to obtain)

If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are excited about the opportunity to join our amazing team, please submit your application through our online portal at: https://jumpfoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/62.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: $135.00-$150.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• 100 Mile House, BC (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• 100 Mile House, BC: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-06