Collingwood School's Explore Program seeking Winter Trip Leader
December 5-9 and January 9-20 plus other dates
Collingwood School in West Vancouver, BC is seeking an Outdoor Education specialist to work with the Explore Program in delivering 3 weeks of our Grade 9 Program in the winter. We invite applications from candidates who exemplify leadership, teamwork, professionalism, and a well-rounded background in experiential education and/or cross country skiing and winter camping experience to complement this highly regarded program.
Successful candidates must possess the following:
- Experience in delivering safe, high quality outdoor programming to youth
- Current Wilderness First Aid Certification (80 hour equivalent)
- The ability and flexibility to co-instruct with other members of the Explore Department
- Valid Driver's license (Class 4 preferred)
Preference is given to those who also possess some or most of the following qualifications:
- Valid BC Teaching Certificate OR an undergraduate degree in a related field
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relations with both adults and youth
- Superior organizational and communication skills
- Clear vision of the role that outdoor education plays in the personal development of young people
- A high level of physical fitness and passion for the outdoors
- Professional training and/or certification in the some of the following areas: Nordic skiing, Avalanche safety, Outdoor Council of Canada Leadership, etc.
A Field Trip Leader in the Explore Program at Collingwood School will be responsible for:
- Helping in the delivery of our well-established Grade 9 Winter program. This includes commitment to three 2 night overnight trips.
- Commitment to high standards of professional conduct, policies, and procedures in relation to risk management, industry best practices, and curricular outcomes
- Assisting in the assessing students for specific learning objectives as well as student report writing
Full-time hours:
Orientation and prep: 2 days – Novemer 28,29: 8 am-4 pm
December 5,6: 8 am – 4pm; December 7-9 overnight trip.
January 9, 10; 8am-4pm; -Jan 11-13 overnight trip
January 16,17: 8am-4pm; Jan 18-20 overnight trip
January 23: 8 hour day for report writing and wrap up
Successful candidates may be considered for further work with other seasonal programs.
Salary:
Based on a rate of $280/day, will approximately be $5040 based on a projected 18 days of work.
Letters of application, accompanied by a resume, and the names of two referees, should be received by 10am Monday Nov 7, 2016. (Early submission is appreciated as our selection process may commence prior to the deadline)
Inquiries can be directed to:
Eric Waters
eric.waters@collingwood.org
***Only those selected for interviews will be contacted***