YEAR ROUND MINISTRIES PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Job Description

Pioneer Camp provides campers and staff with an atmosphere that challenges them to grow and invites them to experience God in Creation and to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.

Is a member of the YRM program team
Has a sincere love for Christ
Reports to the Director of Staff for YRM

Job Qualifications (preferred but may not be necessary):

Is a graduate of a college or university program in Outdoor Education or in a program related to Outdoor Education (e.g. recreation, teaching, science, etc. or has related experience in these areas)
Experience with working in an evangelical Christian Outdoor Education centre or camp
Experience teaching evangelical truths through story, song and/or drama

Skilled in:
1. Recreation (canoeing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, etc.)
2. Outdoor education (teaching a variety of classes centred around the natural environment)
3. Adventure or Experience based learning (facilitating initiative and team building games, low ropes courses, challenge courses)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Program – instruction of activity classes for school age and adult groups
Responsible for:
Preparation and instruction of outdoor activities
Assisting in leading weekend and week day programs
Preparation and organization of assigned program areas for which the instructor becomes the activity head (determined in consultation with the Staffing Director)
Ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of all program resources and equipment
Ensuring safe practices in supervised activities
Participate in skill development courses

2. General
Assist with the work of Pioneer in any area where help is needed from time to time (e.g. maintenance, kitchen, housekeeping)
Demonstrate a Christ-like servant attitude with all duties

TERMS

I. Seasonal contract employment: August through June with longer stays possible for the right candidates
II. Some weekend work with time off compensated during the week
III. Monthly salary, including room and board, laundry facilities, phone /internet, use of vehicle & equipment (amount dictated by experience, training, seniority, length of contract)
IV. Some training, uniform and equipment costs including deposit for orientation kit (First Aid kit, Radio, Room Keys, Manual)

If interested please contact:
Brandon MacLean, Director of Outdoor Education & Year Round Ministries
Ontario Pioneer Camp
942 Clearwater Lake Rd., RR#2, Port Sydney ON P0B 1L0
Phone: (705) 385-2370 ext. 235 Fax: (705) 385-3649
Email: bmaclean@pioneercamp.com