Outdoor Recreation Program Instructor

Position Details

• Division: Recreation and Culture Services
• Shift: Monday to Sundays (Evenings and Weekends)
• Rate of Pay: $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly
• Job Type: Permanent Part Time
• Replacement/New Position: New Vacancy
• Posting Type: Internal and External

Position Summary

Reporting to the Outdoor Recreation & Challenge Course Coordinator, you will lead registered program participants and private-user groups through a variety of outdoor recreational activities, birthday parties and private groups. Activities may include Archery, Campfire Building, Fire and Shelter Building, Orienteering, Survival Skills, Rock Climbing, Hikes etc.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of the Outdoor recreation programs
• Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome
• Report to work in sufficient time to ensure the program is ready to start on time
• Provide a list of supplies/equipment and set up needs required for the program to the Program Coordinator
• The ability to work in all types of weather
• Supervise all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g. attendance records)
• The ability to work outdoors independently
• Ensure the safety of participants, facilities and equipment at all times
• With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting
• Perform first aid and fill in all documentation when needed
• Wear assigned uniform/name tag
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during and outside regular programming hours
• Maintain excellent public relations at all times
• Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Program Coordinator
• Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s), and of the Community Services Department
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED (Formerly known as Standard First Aid & CPR Certification)
• High Five Certification

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working with the defined age group which is preschool age to adults
• Experience in an outdoor/nature setting
• Excellent communication, decision making and customer service skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates

All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.