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Position: Program Director, Educo Adventure School 

Location: 100 Mile House, British Columbia

Report to: Director of Partnerships and Programs

Contract Term: May 1st - September 30th, 2022 with options for extensions

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2022

Preferred Start Date: May 1st, 2022

JUMP! Canada Society is currently seeking a skilled and energetic candidate to fill the role of Program Director for our upcoming Summer Season in 100 Mile House. This individual will be an educational visionary who is also an enthusiastic and goal-oriented manager. The Program Director will direct and manage all projects related to staff development, program innovation & risk management for a cutting-edge Experiential Education Program. The Program Director will effectively solve problems through individual initiative; accurately communicate with the JUMP! Foundation’s multi-cultural and international client base; and contribute to the total efforts of a small, dedicated team.

This Program Director will be responsible for managing the operations and development of the Educo Adventure School.  Through dynamic leadership, facilitation skills and vision, the Program Director will be working with stakeholders to ensure the strategic objectives of our organization are a success.

THE JUMP! CANADA AND THE EDUCO APPROACH:

The Educo Adventure School operated by JUMP! Canada aims to be more than just an outdoor classroom: we seek to create meaningful experiences that draw forth our students’ emotional, social, and spiritual development. We believe this is fostered through deepening connections with the natural world, embracing challenge, and learning the intricacies of intimate teamwork. We learn experientially – hands-on! Educo offers opportunities for young people to disconnect from the digital and online arenas and to cultivate a sense of belonging in the world as they journey through our local mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. Educo Adventure School staff facilitate opportunities for youth to become self-aware and engaged with the people, communities, and natural world surrounding them.

JUMP! CANADA AND EDUCO CULTURE:

The Educo Adventure School has a rich history in youth work and community living. In a loving and supportive environment, we encourage each other to step beyond our preconceived limitations and to express ourselves fully and creatively. As a staff team, we work hard (and play harder). We work collaboratively and we value one another’s contributions. We ask of our staff what we ask of our students: a willingness to step beyond our comfort zone and to practice vulnerability and appreciation. If you prefer efficiency to collaboration, dislike ambiguity, and adhere to a very strict schedule, then leading at Educo Adventure School probably isn’t right for you. If you’re looking for a fun, multifaceted, and rewarding work environment that will push you every single day, then we want to hear from you!

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:  

The Program Director is accountable for ensuring quality and completion of the following responsibilities through exemplary leadership, staff engagement, and delegation where possible:

• Co-create and co-lead the program season with the Adventure School program team
• Supporting the long-term strategy for Educo Adventure School
• Leading the program design and curriculum development for multiple programs, including collaboration with educators and other program stakeholders
• Management, training, and mentoring of all program staff
• Managing, monitoring, and training in all risk assessment and risk management systems
• Managing child protection measures
• Managing the monitoring and evaluation of all programming
• Managing budgets & financial systems related to the programs
• Community and Partnership communication

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Risk management: extensive experience in risk management process, including conducting risk assessments, developing safety standards and protocols, and training staff.
• Project management: experience managing multiple programs of varying size with diverse objectives
• Team management: experience managing and mentoring high performing program teams 
• Program design: experience in designing experiential education programs and curriculum  objectives
• Partnership management: ability to foster multiple relationships with diverse program stakeholders 
• Financial management: able to create and manage complex budgets and expense tracking systems and report on financial targets
• Monitoring and evaluation: familiarity with monitoring and evaluation approaches for experiential education programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet the required qualifications of a JUMP! Canada and Educo Lead Facilitator
• 5+ years of work experience in experiential education
• 3+ years of management experience
• 3+ years experience in risk management systems
• 2+ years of budget and financial management
• Experience working and/or teaching in or alongside school systems

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACMG TRCI, AMGA Rock/Alpine, SRT-I, Adventure Works! High and Low Ropes Course Instructor, Wilderness EMT, SRT1/FRT1

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

Applicants are expected to comply with the JUMP! Foundation’s Child Protection Policy. This includes:

• Signing a personal declaration stating any criminal convictions, including spent convictions.
• Providing the name and contact information of three references (at least two professional) they have known for no less than two years, excluding family members. These references must be included with the application form.

Successful candidates will be expected to comply with the following as a condition of employment:

• Both acceptance of and commitment to our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct for working with children.
• Submit a formal background check before employment gained from the candidate’s home country or more most recent country of residence. Withholding a criminal record will be grounds for immediate termination.

JUMP! is committed to employment equity. We encourage qualified applicants from members of minority groups, indigenous people, LGBTQ+ people, and all those with the knowledge, skills, and values to engage effectively with diverse communities. Life at JUMP is fast-paced and requires a high level of autonomy, an openness to extensive travel, and a varied workload.

For more information, you can visit our webpage (www.jumpfoundation.org) and social media pages: @jumpfoundation (Twitter); the JUMP! Foundation Facebook page and blog.