Junglesport Inc. is a mobile climbing and adventure company that provides exciting and challenging climbing programs for students in Grades K-12. Operating for over 20 years, Junglesport services over 250 schools each year! Junglesport is currently looking for one full-time (37.5 hours/week) instructor for our units in Ottawa and surrounding area. Contracts for this area cover schools in Ottawa, Gatineau, and Ottawa-area (within an hour's drive). This position will start at the end of September and run through the school year. The ideal candidate for this will be fluent in both English and French and have experience in driving a large truck (F250 or similar) with a trailer.
Job Responsibilities
Working with a co-instructor, you will be responsible for:
- Set up and tear down the Junglesport structure each week
- Performing daily inspections of safety equipment
- Demonstrate, support, and supervise the use of Low Rope activities for younger students
- Demonstrate, support, and supervise the use of Fixed Line and Top Rope systems
- Changeover of activities throughout the week
- Adhere to company policies, procedure, and curriculum
- Demonstrate strong risk management skills
- Ensure the safe and professional delivery of Junglesport programs
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Benefits of working with Junglesport
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- A fun, interactive work day
- A great opportunity to gain teaching experience with a range of ages and abilities
- A fantastic opportunity for people with interests in kinesiology,
physical fitness, coaching, teaching, and outdoor recreation
- School contracts allow for time off around school breaks such as the Winter and March Breaks
- Pay starting at $20-21
- Prospect for pay increases and progression based on performance
- Travel compensation for long commutes (>50km or 1 hour)
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Qualifications and Skills
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- Experience working with youth aged 4-16
- Experience in recreation or education such as camps, outdoor programs, or teaching
- Climbing experience is beneficial, but not required
- Comfortable with heights
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs for setups and teardowns
- Robust interpersonal communication skills, diligence, and professionalism
- G License and reliable vehicle access is essential due to the mobile nature of the company
- Programs are booked in a consistent geographical area; however, some extra driving may be occasionally required
- Ability to work and problem solve with minimal supervision
- Trailer towing experience an asset
- Clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check Required
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (3 year Abstract)
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Personal Qualities
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- Excited to learn new skills
- Thrives in an active and fast paced environment
- Strong attention to detail