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At Adventureworks! our mission is to create opportunities for people to develop and practice the values, attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to create healthy communities. We believe that meaningful involvement in adventure-based programs enables participants to develop a greater capacity for understanding themselves, build healthy relationships, exercise effective leadership, and enhance their environment. Join us and add your skills and passion to the diverse talents of our professional team.

Program Facilitators - Fall 2024

Adventureworks! is hiring Program Facilitators to deliver adventure programs to school, youth, and community clients. Facilitators work at our Retreat and Learning Centre at Canterbury Hills in Ancaster, ON as well as at partner sites in the GTHA, and offer programming at schools. Most of our programs use High Ropes and Low Ropes courses to provide challenge and promote participant learning. Program Facilitators will work as members of the program team to meet client needs and make a lasting impact for participants.

Primary Responsibilities

Facilitate team building, leadership, and community development programs for schools and youth organizations.
Manage risk and provide effective leadership in a variety of outdoor and adventure activities such as low and high ropes, rock climbing, group initiative tasks, evening program, and outdoor living skills.
Assist with hosting and housekeeping tasks as needed.
Program Delivery 90%, Program Coordinating 5%, Hospitality 5%
Deliver programs at a variety of locations in Ontario including Hamilton and Halton region schools, The Retreat and Learning Centre at Canterbury Hills (Ancaster), Norval Outdoor School (Georgetown), Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area (Milton), and others.

Experience / Qualifications

University degree or college diploma in outdoor recreation or a related field considered an asset.
Standard First Aid and CPR required.
Level 1 CCP / ARCI (required), or Level 2 CCP / RCI (preferred)
Current and clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector search (must be obtained prior to employment).
Transportation to Ancaster location.
Commitment to the mission and values of Adventureworks! Associates, Inc.
Depth knowledge of facilitating outdoor experiences with groups and a deep “bag of tricks” of group activities.
Sense of humour, playful spirit, compassion, creativity, and patience.
Experience working with school aged youth in an outdoor setting.

Dates / Work Hours

Spring 2023 contracts available for applicants with appropriate experience and qualifications
Please be mindful that programs take place during the weekday, evenings, and on weekends. Some programs may require you to stay overnight on the site of the program.

Hours & Pay

Seasonal position for Spring season. Up to 40 hours per week available. Occasional positions are also available.
Weekday, Weekend, Evening, & Overnight work may be required
Compensation starting at $19.05 per hour.
Training is provided. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a Challenge Course Practitioner - Level 1 or 2 training and certification or re-certification.

Locations & Travel

Facilitators must have reliable transportation to main office location in Ancaster, ON.
Programs may take place at other locations throughout southern Ontario

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