Flatwater Canoe, Kayak, SUP Instructors

Flatwater North

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $18 to $25 Hourly

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  Recreation & Tourism
  Other
  Bilingual

Duration

Seasonal

Closing Date

April 8th, 2022

Job Level

N/A

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Flatwater North is seeking skilled, enthusiastic and self-motivated people to coach our recreation spring school programs and summer paddling camps. These leaders will be teaching our youth the basic canoe, kayak and SUP paddling techniques. The main focus for our coaches would be to encourage youth to have fun while paddling and playing games. We hope that these persons will also help guide the participants towards being life-long paddlers and help us build a positive culture of personal excellence at the club. Location: Schwatka Lake Day Use Area, Whitehorse, Yukon Schedule: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday 8:00am \xe2\x80\x93 4:00pm Contract Dates: May 16 \xe2\x80\x93 August 18, 2023 (Start date might subject to change) Wage: range from $18 - $25/hour depending on experience and qualifications Other: must have reliable transportation to Schwatka Day Use Area Required Certification: (The following certifications will need to be completed prior to the start of employment)

• • CKC CanoeKids Instructor Certification or Paddle Canada Certification and paddling experience
  • Pleasure Craft Operators License
  • Safe Sport training
  • Standard First Aid and CPR
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check (RCMP)
  • Experience working with and instructing children of varying ages and skill levels
  • Previous experience with a paddling sport (e.g, canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board)
  • Must be physically fit, including being able to lift 80 pounds
  • Sound leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change
  • Excellent character, integrity and flexibility
  • The desire and ability to work in a team work atmosphere
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
  • Bilingual French and English

Required Skills: Desirable Certification (Preference will be given to those applicants who hold one or more of the following) Responsibilities:

• • Maintain a high level of safety both on and off the water
  • Provide clear paddling instruction, efficiently and enthusiastically
  • Prepare the base camp for daily programs, including opening and closing facility and preparing the safety motor boats.
  • Clean, maintain and manage equipment, including the safety motor boats.
  • Meet and greet participants and parents daily, in a welcoming manner
  • Create, foster and encourage a fun, team-oriented, fair-play environment
  • Assist with organizing, coordinating and leading dry-land games
  • Prepare weekly report cards and certificates for campers

For questions or to apply: Call Pierre Arbez at (204) 797-4440 or send resum\xc3\xa9 and cover letter to info@flatwaternorth.ca Application Deadline: April 8th, 2022