Day Field Trip Program and Ropes Coordinator

Description

Brock’s Youth University offers on-campus overnight and day-long class trips during May andJunewhere elementary and high school students get a glimpse into post-secondary life. Theyparticipatein experiential learning programs in science, technology, outdoor education,sportsand soft skill development. During July and August, Brock’s Youth University offers on-campus day camps to over 250 youth in grades 3 to 8 each week. Our innovative camps are divided into themes and carefully created to inspire every child. Every week includes exciting discovery sessions, adventurous recreation, and traditional camp activities such as swimming and high ropes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Day Program / Ropes CourseCoordinatorswillfacilitateday programs for schools and community groups, primarily grades 5 – 12in May and June.Program themes includeoutdoor education, soft skill development ( building andleadership), are also responsible fordaily challenge course equipment inspection,setup, facilitation, and takedownthroughout the spring and summer. This includes team building initiatives,low ropes, high ropes, and climbing wall the summer, they will oversee the challenge course and support summer staff where are also responsible formaintaininga safe environment,both physically and emotionally forallparticipantswhile onchallenge course facilities.

Under the direction of a certified challenge course manager, the Day Field Trip Program and Ropes Coordinatorassistswith supervising climbing programs with a high regard for safety and the confidence to coach and mentor fellow instructors.

Communicate with day program clientele while onsite;addressing needs, providingfeedbackand ensuring a high-quality program for visiting schools, varsityteamsand community groups.

Role model for instructing staff the best example of desired behaviour, such as making the most of down-time with participants, finding the answers to questions, tracking all close calls and incidents, leading activities in an intriguing way, orfacilitatingquality programmodules

Provide frequent, actionable, specific, andtimelyfeedback to team members in a positive and growth-orientedway

Represent Brock University as an ambassador to the program and provide excellent customer service to program guests through careful planning of programs and problem-solving issues as theyarise

Provide some training to instructing staff on content delivery,expertiserelated to working with youth, departmentalprotocolsand Brockpolicies

Work toward ahigh-qualityprogram by making recommendations, highlighting recurring problems,identifyingand addressing weaknesses, andgenerallyobservingareas forimprovement

Support staff members in their work with all youth, helping them to make accommodations asneeded

Ensure staff members are prepared tofacilitatethe program : they know where they are going, what they are doing, and they have the resources and supplies to doit

Pre-use inspect climbing equipment and elements before programarrival

Delegate to program staff roles for setup and lead discussion on activity planning for theday

Greet busses and initial contact for teachers and supervisors arriving oncampus

Observe staff membersfacilitatingprogram and provide positive and constructivefeedback

Monitor climbing,ensuring staff are following ropes course policy, using proper belay technique and communicationwithparticipants

Recognize scheduling and groups needs and ensure activity timing is runningefficiently

Maintain a clean and organized equipment storage area and proper inventory of allequipment

Qualifications

Completed at leastoneyearofpost-secondarystudy

The ability to work independentlyandmanagetime

Experience working in a challenge course setting is anasset

Experience and / or desire to work with children and youth in an academic campsetting

Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude

Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Interest in and willingness to learn newtechnicalskills, and develop personal soft skills,

Abilityto problem solve effectively and adapt to the changes typical of a campday

ObtainedFirst Aid / CPR Level C and a vulnerable sector police clearance prior totheir first day ofwork

Successfully completed all Brock University and Youth University training prior to work (, WHMIS, content specific, challenge course, risk management)

Expectations of student staff

We are looking for confident, enthusiastic, and professional ambassadors to Brock University and post-secondary do notrequirecandidates to be experts inall topics,but rather we look for candidates with a contagious passion for learning and having fun with kids. We can train you in the specifics if you have the desire to learn!You will alsobe requiredto read, research, watch videos, and / or practice, to learn content independently.

Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors for majority ofthe programs and be preparedfor lots of walking, moderate lifting ( climbing equipment, carrying supplies) and working long days in a campsetting

Set upand take down equipment for each climbing programin a timelymanner

Superviseandfacilitateteambuilding / leadershipmodules

All Brock employeesare required tocomplete online mandatory training tocomply withrelated safetylegislation

All Brock employeesare required tocomply withOntario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).To help meet our legal obligations under FIPPA, employeesare required tocomplete mandatory online training.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and / or Caribbean, as racialized and / or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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