Outdoor Education Program Facilitator

YBC•Gibsons, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outdoor Education Program Facilitator will deliver program instruction, interact directly with children, and provide positive customer service to schools, retreats, and private groups. With support and supervision from the Outdoor Education & Event Coordinators, facilitators are expected to role model and deliver high-quality, safe, and participant-focused outdoor education programming for students from elementary and high schools, while providing excellent customer service to all guests and adult retreat groups on site. The Facilitator will play a vital role in supporting both program and event service aspects, adapting to a variety of bookings ranging from school groups to adult retreats and weddings. Reporting to the Coordinators, Facilitators will be trained in all program areas at camp and will execute programming following all risk management, policies, and procedures, and within the scope of their training. The Facilitator role includes supporting ad-hoc duties as required, such as contributing to cleaning and crew tasks to help maintain the site and ensure the facilities remain in excellent condition, assisting with food service duties, and performing general upkeep tasks as needed.

Requirements

Standard First Aid & CPR-C
Successful candidates will be required to provide or obtain, prior to starting, a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date.
Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references.

Nice To Haves

ACCT Level 1 or 2
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
BC Class 4 Driver's License
NLS

Responsibilities

Provide the required skills and expertise learned in training to facilitate safe and effective programming and high-quality service.
Interact directly with children and encourage interaction between children.
Provide positive customer service and high-quality experience to all guests and clients from schools, private rentals and retreats, and weddings.
Assist with general maintenance, cleaning, and site support duties as required for daily operation.
Ensure all participants and staff follow camp rules, respecting each other and the facility.
Uphold YMCA standards reflecting its mission and values in daily duties.