Leadership Development Trainer

Ontario Camps Association; Parham; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association seeks a Leadership Development Trainer to execute and enhance our leadership curriculum for youth participants. You will work in pairs, guiding LD1 sessions in two two-week blocks and LD2 sessions for another month, ensuring safety and engagement throughout outdoor activities.

You will hold required certifications (Wilderness Advanced First Aid, National Lifeguard, Safe Food Handler) and bring experience in backcountry leadership.

Qualifications

• Wilderness Advanced First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• National Lifeguard certification.
• Safe Food Handler certification.
• Experience facilitating leadership curriculum.
• Experience leading backcountry out-trips with youth.
• Preferred: Wilderness First Responder, ORCKA Canoe Trip Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Leadership Development program for LD1 and LD2 participants.
• Facilitate leadership curriculum and ensure a safe, challenging out-trip program.
• Collaborate in design, evaluation, scheduling and execution of the program.
• Participate in a mandatory week-long out-trip training prior to the summer.

Skills

Leadership curriculum facilitation

Backcountry trip leadership

Education

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

National Lifeguard

Safe Food Handler

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Leadership Development Trainer

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to : Leadership Director

Pay Rate: starting at $525 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with additional compensation for relevant certifications and experience

The Leadership Trainers are responsible for executing our Leadership Development program. Leadership Trainers will provide the required skills and experience to facilitate an effective leadership curriculum, ensure the needs of the LD1 and LD2 participants are being met, and deliver a safe and challenging out-trip program. Leadership Trainers will work in pairs, working with LD1 participants for two two-week sessions, and with LD2 participants for the other month. The Leadership Trainers will be the acting out-trippers for their leadership out-trips and will participate in a mandatory week-long out-trip training prior to the start of the summer. Leadership Trainers will assist in the design and evaluation of the Leadership Development program, as well as the scheduling, planning, and execution of the program.

Required : Wilderness Advanced First Aid (or willing to obtain), National Lifeguard, Safe Food Handler’s certification, experience facilitating leadership curriculum, experience leading backcountry out-trips with youth.

Preferred : Wilderness First Responder, ORCKA Canoe Trip Instructor