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Fall Assistant Outdoor Educators
posted by YMCA GTA- Cedar Glen on 06/30/2010
YMCA OF GREATER
Fall Assistant Outdoor Educator
(Hourly Contract)
Location: YMCA Cedar Glen,
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and leadership. YMCA Cedar Glen is a 263 acre site that has three significant program focuses: summer camp programs, year round outdoor education programs, and year round leadership training programs.
Fall Assistant Outdoor Educators provide direct program deliver in all areas of the campus, including leadership and team building activities for groups of all ages, and help out in other areas of the operation as needed (i.e. kitchen, maintenance, etc).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide direct program delivery to all groups of all ages and backgrounds, while building positive relationships and role modeling the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA of Greater Toronto.
Monitor the safety of all activities and programs and respond immediately to rectify and safety concerns.
Act as host and facilitator for all individuals and groups, ensuring overall satisfaction with campus and facilities, programs and staff.
Assist with general maintenance and cleanliness of the site and provide support with other duties as required.
Attends and participates in all staff trainings and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Standard First Aid/CPR is required
Successful completion of Criminal Reference Check required
Flexibility regarding assigned working ours, including days, weekends, evenings and holidays required
*Ability to speak French fluently considered a major asset*
High Ropes/Challenge Course certification or experience is an asset
Post secondary education in outdoor recreation or relate field is an asset
Experience in outdoor education/leadership role is an asset
National Lifeguard Service certification is an asset
*** On site accommodation available ***
COMPETENCIES
Child and Youth Focused: Commits to assisting grown and development among children and youth.
Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and self-development
Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement
Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understand how to mange and education others of risk and harm reduction
Conflict Resolution: Facilitates appropriate and timely solutions to conflict
Creativity and Innovation: Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help achieved desired results
Initiative: Does the right think at the right time without being asked
START DATE: September 7, 2010
END DATE: November 13, 2010
If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of application and resume to:
Marissa Straatsma
Outdoor Education Team Leader
YMCA Cedar Glen
13300 11th Concession
L0G 1T0
p. (905) 859 9622 ext. 241
f. (905) 859 6750