Nature Area Head

Ontario Camps Association; Parham; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Area Head at Parham, ON joins Ontario Camps Association to lead the camp's Nature program and deliver an experiential outdoor education experience for campers and staff. You will coach and supervise Nature Area staff, coordinate with the Area Head team to plan activities, and ensure all risk management practices are followed during daily programming and special events.

You will collaborate with counsellors as mentors, interact with children, and help shape programming to foster

Qualifications

• Must have Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and National Lifeguard certification.
• Post-secondary education in environmental science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the Nature program at the camp.
• Coach and supervise Nature Area staff and ensure risk management practices.
• Plan and deliver all camp programming with Area Head team; mentor counsellors.

Skills

Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C

National Lifeguard

Education

Post-secondary education in environmental science or related field

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Nature Area Head

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to : Program Directors

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

The Nature Area Head is responsible for executing all aspects of the Nature program. The Nature Area Head will provide the required expertise and experience to deliver an experiential nature program designed to foster a connection to the natural world. They will coach and supervise the Nature Area staff and ensure all risk management practices are being followed. As an Area Head, they will work in conjunction with the Area Head team to plan and deliver all RKY Camp programming, support counsellors as mentors, and interact directly with children.

Required : Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard.

Preferred : post-secondary education in environmental science or related field.