Outdoor Adventure Lead: Inspire Kids Through Nature

Tourism Golden; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Paid professional development

Job summary

Budding Minds is seeking an Adventure Lead to guide children through outdoor, nature-based learning experiences. You will create a safe, inclusive environment that fosters curiosity, resilience, and creativity, while leading hands-on explorations and documenting learning moments.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities with educators, maintaining safety, engaging families, and supporting Indigenous knowledge integration in a forest school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in outdoor settings.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR if not already certified.
• Criminal record check including vulnerable sectors.
• Ability to work in all weather and on uneven terrain.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and safety policies.
• Demonstrated ability to document learning and observations.
• Appreciation of Indigenous knowledge and community connections.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily outdoor activities with educators.
• Facilitate concrete, hands-on, sensory experiences for child development.
• Maintain safety and supervise children at all times.
• Conduct site checks and risk assessments.
• Engage families and communicate about participation.
• Prepare learning materials and maintain supplies.
• Attend meetings and training events.
• Promote indigenous knowledge and cultural connections.

Skills

Outdoor education

First Aid/CPR

Criminal record check

Weather adaptation

Communication with families

Education

CNAC Forest and Nature School Practitioner Certification

Job description

Budding Minds is seeking an Adventure Lead to guide children through outdoor, nature-based learning experiences. You will create a safe, inclusive environment that fosters curiosity, resilience, and creativity, while leading hands-on explorations and documenting learning moments.

Responsibilities include planning daily activities with educators, maintaining safety, engaging families, and supporting Indigenous knowledge integration in a forest school setting.