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The Camping Department of YMCA of the North is looking to hire a diverse team of enthusiastic, responsible and adventurous Trail Guides (Instructors) who are excited about youth development, outdoor recreation, wilderness travel and adventure education. The YMCA of the North is a leader in outdoor recreation, outdoor and adventure education, youth development and wilderness travel.
Trail Guides (Instructors) are first and foremost youth development professionals and mentors. Trail Guides (Instructors) use the context of wilderness canoe and backpack expeditions to build confidence, leadership and self-awareness in participants as well as build community within groups and with our natural environment. Our ideal applicants have experience in youth development and outdoor education as well as a passion for spending time outdoors. Applicants should be ready to spend most of their time outdoors - canoeing and backpacking with youth. We are prepared to help Trail Guides (Instructors) develop technical wilderness, canoeing and backpacking skills if they do not come with experience in these areas.
Trail Guides (Instructors) solo or co-lead small groups of 4-7 participants on overnight wilderness canoe, backpack and rock-climbing expeditions that range in length from 1 night to 40 nights. Trail Guides (Instructors) can expect to spend most of their time outdoors - leading groups on canoe trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park. We also send groups to wilderness destinations all over the northern US and Canada. Backpacking trips travel to the Beartooth Mountains in Montana, Willmore Wilderness Park in Alberta, CA, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, as well as the Wind River and Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming. Canoeing groups also travel to Atikaki, Woodland Caribou and Wabakimi Provincial Parks in Manitoba and Ontario and the Canadian and Alaskan Arctic.
Trail Guides (Instructors) can expect to learn and grow from challenging but rewarding wilderness canoe and backpack experiences with, primarily, youth participants. Trail Guides (Instructors) will also be expected support general operations at our base camps including maintenance, issuing food and gear, driving groups to canoe and backpack trip destinations and camp traditions like games, group singing and campfires.
If you are excited about youth development on wilderness canoe and backpack expeditions, a Trail Guide (Instructor) position is for you! Apply if you are looking for a rewarding and challenging outdoor adventure!
Benefits and Pay:
1. Job Summary:
The Trail Counselor is responsible for leadership in group facilitation and wilderness camping for groups of teenagers, families, or adults as well as program support.
2. Essential Functions:
3. Relationships:
This position reports to both the Program Director and Executive Director. Trail Counselors need to maintain professional, positive working relationships with the entire camp team including kitchen staff, office and support staff and other trail counselors.
4. Qualifications:
Required:
Required certifications provided by YMCA or other certified organization may be acquired after hire but must be completed before an employee supervises youth in the backcountry:
o The YMCA recognizes and accepts certifications from the following institutions: American Safety and Health Institute BLS, American Red Cross BLS or CPR for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
o The YMCA recognizes and accepts WFR certifications from a variety of institutions if they meet certain requirements. A full course must be at least 70 hours with a practical in-person component, must be called a “Wilderness First Responder” certification, and the institution providing the certification must have a medical director who is an MD and advises on the curriculum.
o Valid US Driver’s License and ability to pass both external driving background check and camp driving evaluation as well as a Physical Exam
o Minimum age of 21
Preferred:
5. Work Conditions:
6. Additional Notes:
At all times the Trail Guide must keep the safety and enriching experience of the campers in the forefront of their thoughts and actions.
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Trail Guide is also responsible for taking direction from the Executive Director and Program Director or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the Branch or Association success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
Full Time
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$58k-87k (estimate)
08/26/2024
09/12/2024
AUCKLAND, AUCKLAND
500 - 1,000
1997
PETER FERGUSSON
<$5M
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