Location: Markham/ Collingwood, ON and surrounding areas
Term: May - August 2024
Hours will vary: 15-20 hours per week
Scouts Canada’s program is delivered by thousands of community-based volunteers across Canada. The Program Support team exists to support and enable these volunteers to deliver high-quality programming through development opportunities, join-in events, third-party courses, and dedicated coaching.
The program support team is looking for a part-time Adventure Specialist to join the team in Markham, ON (or surrounding areas), working 15-20 hours weekly, ending on August 31st, 2024. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone looking to start a rewarding career in the non-profit sector. The successful candidate will play a vital role in starting new program Sections, allowing more Canadian youth people to develop into well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and willing to undergo a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Duties and Responsibilities:
In-Section Support
- Provide essential Scouting materials and resources to new Sections and Section Scouters.
- Offer enhanced coaching to Section Scouters to improve the delivery of Scouts Canada’s program and promote youth-led programming.
- Ensure Section Scouters have access to learning opportunities that enhance their ability to deliver Scouting programs by implementing experiential learning or "learn by doing" for youth.
Drive Outdoor Adventure
- Share a passion for the outdoors and assist sections in attaining new challenges.
- Support Sections and their Scouters with weekly outdoor activities that enhance outdoor skills and competencies.
- Coordinate Outdoor Adventure Skills with local third-party partners and resources.
- Support Sections and their Scouters on weekend adventures to Scouts Canada Properties and other outdoor destinations.
- Provide essential camping equipment to Section Scouters.
- Other duties: as a non-profit organization with a small team, there may be occasions where other responsibilities or projects are assigned.
Competencies Required:
- High School Diploma
- Proven experience planning engaging programming for youth.
- Experience facilitating basic outdoor adventure skills training is an asset.
- Familiarity with implementing Scout Canada's Canadian Path program.
- Capable to perform basic computer/web skills & access to reliable technology
- Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Adult learning and development
- Outdoor recreation and education
- Demonstrated leadership, management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to inspire confidence, teamwork, and leadership in others.
- A positive mindset with a willingness to adapt to changes.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Scouting Values as well as to our Mission, Principles & Practices of Scouts Canada.
- Ensure content is clear, concise and easy to understand for the target audience.
Working Conditions
- A Police Record Check (PRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSS) are required before the start date.
- Valid Driver’s License and access to your own vehicle are required.
- Mandatory training requirement.
- Fixed-term role from May to August 2024.
- Flexible work hours of 15-20 hours per week.
- Meetings with Sections and their Scouters at their weekly meeting place.
- Work in a home-office environment.
- Working outdoors for extended periods of time.
- Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time.
We’ve got you covered:
Hourly wage depends on skills and experience. The hourly wage for this position ranges from $20-$25 per hour.