Reports to: Programs Manager
Contract: 7 Weeks, Full-Time (June 27th to August 16th, 2016)
Salary: $5,070 (39 days x $130/day)
Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, The Peterborough Rowing Club, and various backcountry camping locations
Summary
The Canadian Canoe Museum is looking for 2 energetic individuals to lead our 2016 Summer Paddling Camp sessions.
The Canoe Museum offers summer paddling day camps and multi-day canoe trips for youth ages 8 to 16. We provide a fun, safe and supportive environment for kids to interact with nature, hone their paddling skills, meet new friends and enjoy summertime in the Kawarthas to the fullest. We’re proud to teach “no-trace” camping principles as well as skill levels laid out by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA).
The Summer Paddling Camps Instructors are responsible for the safe and effective delivery of a diverse range of sessions and programs, including guiding multi-day backcountry canoe trips and whitewater river trips.
Minimum Qualifications:
ORCKA member in good standing
ORCKA Basic Canoeing Instructor
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (Wilderness First Responder preferred)
Bronze Cross (NLS preferred)
Proven experience facilitating on-water programming for youth
Current and clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
Experience in delivering the ORCKA Basic Canoeing program
Proven experience in a leadership role
Strong risk management skills and strong decision-making abilities
Strong organizational skills
Proven experience guiding multi-day, backcountry canoe trips
Experience with teaching whitewater paddling skills or guiding river trips is a considerable asset
Proven experience with all aspects of canoe trip prep/planning (including route planning and meal planning)
Proven experience with creating engaging and dynamic programs
Excellent oral communication skills
Maturity and strong sense of responsibility and dedication
Comfort to work independently and without direct supervision
Ability to effectively liaise with camper families, Canoe Museum staff and volunteers
Proven experience and a passion for working with youth in a remote, outdoor setting
Knowledge of cooperative games, initiative tasks and team-building exercises
Positive, upbeat, energetic and able to go, go, go!
Additional skills and interests in nature and/or historical interpretation, artisan skills, music, arts, or drama would be an asset
For more information on our Summer Paddling Camp programs, please visit http://www.canoemuseum.ca/paddling-camps/
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Stacey Reynolds, Programs Manager, at:
stacey.reynolds@canoemuseum.ca
no later than Friday February 5th, 2016 at 5:00pm.