2008 INSTRUCTOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
URGENT: White Water Kayak Instructors Required:
Posted July 15 2008
The Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre has been involved in the Calgary paddling community for over 16 years, providing expert instruction for kayakers and canoeists. Our goal is to "Create an exciting learning experience in a safe and comfortable environment". For more information about RMPC, check out our web site: www.rockymountainpaddling.com
Applications are now being accepted for the position of White Water Kayak Instructor.
Duties:
- Instruct White Water Kayaking to a group of no more than 6 adults on the Kananaskis River, the Bow River and potentially the Red Deer River for the duration of a 5 day course.
- Prepare breakfast, supper and a bagged lunch for participants. Do not be scared off from the position if you do not like cooking or think you are not good at it. It is your responsibility that everyone is well fed, but the participants are well aware that they will be delegated tasks such as lighting the stove, chopping wood, starting the fire, chopping veggies, stirring and watching the pot. You are not expected to serve or cater… Everyone works together!
- Driving the van, participants and boats from the Willow Rock Campground to the river.
Qualifications:
- excellent interpersonal skills
- current certification in Standard First Aid/CPR
- Paddle Canada River Kayaking I or II Instructor certification
- excellent leadership skills in an outdoor setting
- valid drivers license
- ability to take on full responsibility of leading an excellent program with out supervision
Employment Terms:
Thursday July 31st –Monday August 4th. Five full days including overnight camping at a campground.
Wage is $250 per day. Please call even if you can just instruct for one or two of the five days!
Application procedure:
Please phone: Aimee Mitchell at 1-403-202-8490 or
Email: rockymountainpaddlingcentre@gmail.com
It is getting close to the course date and we are finding it difficult to find an instructor. If you are at all interested in the position please call or email and we can discuss the details. Please do not wait to get your resume together, call me as soon as possible and we’ll take care of checking your resume and certificates after the initial contact.
