Outdoor and Educational Activities Instructor

Work Location: To be confirmed – Outdoor activities and educational field trips
Schedule: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1 day per week)
Employment Period: September to June
Target Group: Homeschooled children and youth

Job Description
-An outdoor education school is looking for a dynamic, responsible, and enthusiastic instructor who is passionate about nature and working with young people.
-The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing, leading, and supervising outdoor educational and recreational activities for homeschooled children.
-This position is ideal for a creative, resourceful individual who enjoys working outdoors and wants to contribute to children's development through hands-on learning, exploration, and play.

Key Responsibilities
-Plan and lead educational, sports, and recreational activities adapted to different age groups.
-Organize and supervise outdoor excursions, including visits to farms, forests, and various natural environments.
-Introduce children to outdoor activities such as camping, shelter building, campfire preparation, and nature exploration.
-Teach children how to safely use tools to complete small construction projects and build simple structures.
-Encourage teamwork, independence, creativity, and the development of social skills.
-Ensure the safety and well-being of participants during activities and outings.
-Adapt activities to meet the abilities, interests, and individual needs of the children.

Requirements and Qualifications
-Must be 18 years of age or older.
-Hold a valid driver's licence and have access to a reliable vehicle for transportation.
-Be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
-Have experience working with children or teenagers.
-Be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
-Demonstrate independence, patience, creativity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
-Be comfortable with hands-on activities, using tools, and participating in outdoor adventures.
-Bilingualism (English and French) is required.

Assets:
-Experience in teaching, sports instruction, recreational programming, or youth work.
-Experience working with youth who have behavioural challenges or special needs.
-Experience in camping, basic outdoor survival skills, building simple structures, or nature-based education.
-First Aid certification.

Working Conditions
-Schedule: Every Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
-Employment Period: September to June, according to the activity calendar.
-Work takes place primarily outdoors.
-Travel to various educational and outdoor activity locations may be required.

Ideal Candidate
-We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile individual who is passionate about helping children learn, grow, and develop new skills.
-The ideal candidate enjoys sharing knowledge, embracing new challenges, and creating engaging educational experiences outside of a traditional classroom setting.

Do you love nature, outdoor adventures, and working with children? This could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a unique, hands-on, and engaging educational environment!