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Job Summary: To promote, plan and implement the Toronto Island Ropes Challenge Course programs.
Machines and Equipment Used: First aid kit, rope course and recreation equipment.
Season(s): Spring, Summer
District(s): Toronto and East York District  District map (pdf)
Wage: View wage rate chart (pdf)


Responsibilities:

  • Plans, implements and promotes the Toronto Island Ropes Challenge Course.
  • Instructs programs on the Toronto Island Ropes Challenge Course.
  • Designs programs for a wide variety of groups.
  • Conducts daily course inspections and equipment checks.
  • Ensures all waivers are signed before use of course.
  • Ensures that both "experiential learning" and "challenge by choice" philosophies are adhered to.
  • Assists Coordinator in promoting group bookings for revenue generation.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional Policies and Procedures.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

  • CUI Levels 1 and 2 and course training.
  • Current National Lifesaving Society, NLS Certification consider an asset.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You must possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). Applicants who meet all other qualifications and obtain a conditional job offer will be advised of PHCD course offerings in order to meet this qualification.
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