Looking for a Skills Instructors - School of Outdoor Recreation Management

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Job Description

Position Title

Skills Instructors - School of Outdoor Recreation Management

Employee Group: Faculty

Position Status: Non-Regular

Position Type: Instructor

Workload Amount: varied

Department: Tourism & Outdoor Rec. Mgmt.

Additional Notes

There are several positions available. The School of Outdoor Recreation requires a pool of qualified skills instructors with specific certifications and competencies.

 

Location

North Vancouver

 

Nature and Scope of Work

The School of Outdoor Recreation is building its pool of qualified skills instructors who take students into the field to learn specific skills that may lead to certifications. The trips are outside, with students 24hrs a day during the course. Trips are conducted in fall and winter and may include Sea Kayaking, backpacking, hiking, and other wilderness types of activities.
 

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Required:
  • Advanced Certification in related field with a recognized (and specified) accreditation body.
  • Valid first aid OFA or WFA certification (min. 40 hours) or equivalent
  • Relevant practical experience related to advanced certification standards (as prescribed by the relevant program area).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the outdoor recreation industry and related field conditions
  • Comprehensive experience and proven skill in relevant skill area.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant risk management issues and procedures.
  • The capacity to integrate selected skills within the context of tourism and/or outdoor recreation management studies.
  • Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Certification for courses that deliver OCC content or willing to certify prior to course delivery.
  • Preferred:

  • Bachelors degree or higher in outdoor recreation, leisure studies, physical education and/or human kinetics in related field
  • Experiential teaching experience with adult and in the post-secondary sector

External Position

Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

09/14/2020

Salary Scale: Faculty Scale

Position Open Until Filled

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