Outdoor Leadership Trainer & Backcountry Trip Leader

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

Job description

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.