Job Description

Established in 1965 Easter Seals Camp Horizon specializes in an accessible and inclusive summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. We offer programs such as high ropes, rock climbing, camping, arts and crafts, leadership training and much, much, more! Easter Seals fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve. The Jr. Programmer\'s position is a great opportunity to develop skills in running outdoor education programs. With support from the OE Programmers and Camp Leads the Jr. Programmers will be responsible for developing and running camp programs, doing regular risk assessments, and assisting in cabins.
What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Be Doing

• Complete necessary administrative tasks

• Facilitating activities such as archery, onsite hikes, camp wide games, etc.
• Regular risk assessment and management

• Ongoing maintenance of gear and equipment

• Promote camper participation by using Challenge by Choice fundamentals

• Creating welcoming, fun, and inclusive environments for staff and campers

• Organize and lead various group activities
• Provide personal care and cabin support as necessary

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently
• Experience in group management and risk assessment
• Ability to be flexible and support the team were needed (Could be move to "what you\'ll be doing"
• Knowledge of Leave No Trace Principles
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C or willingness to complete before start date
• Caring, compassionate, patient, and outgoing
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather
• Considered an asset:

• Contract: June 5th - September 1st, 2023
• Onsite in Bragg Creek, AB.
• 5-6 days a week 8-12hr days
• Outdoors each day in all kinds of weather
• Working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and abilities

• Experience in group management and risk assessment
• Post-secondary education in outdoor recreation, outdoor leadership, or equivalent.
• Previous experience at an overnight summer camp
• Experience in behavior management and de-escalation
• Any additional outdoor certifications (WFA, ACCT, OCC)
• Class 4 Alberta license

• Lodging in shared cabin in beautiful Kananaskis Country
• All meals while groups are onsite
• Job specific training
• Planned weekend activities such as hiking, camping, trips to local national parks, etc.
• Ongoing leadership opportunities
• Pro-deals

• Satisfactory completion of a police information and vulnerable sector check

• Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR-C