Spring Education Program / Day Camp Counsellor / Lifeguard

Summer Student Opportunities

Spring Education Program/Day camp Counsellor / Lifeguard

2 positions from May 6 to August 30

2 positions from July 2 to August 30

$17.05 per hour

Work schedule is 35 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on program dates and bookings. Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work may be required.

Positions are based at the Baxter Conservation Area located just south of Kars.

There is no public transportation to the worksite; candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation prior to applying.

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is the lead intermunicipal agency working to address river-related environmental issues and concerns within the Rideau Valley watershed. Thanks to our many partners, the scope of our environmental protection work includes planning, source water protection, tackling flooding and erosion problems and researching water movement and use in the valley. We help people maintain healthy shorelines, provide advice on development-related issues and report to municipalities, agencies and the public about watershed conditions and trends. We also provide public access to natural waterfront areas, deliver community-based stewardship programs, reduce water pollution and protect fish and wildlife habitat.

For positions beginning May 6:

You will assist the Baxter Conservation Area Supervisor and outdoor educators with the planning, delivery and evaluation of forest school and education programs between May and June. You will assist with day camps in July and August. You will act as the lifeguard during swimming time at Baxter’s waterfront. You will also act as a resource person in the interpretive centre and you will assist in delivering services to visitors such as selling park passes and monitoring for valid park passes. You will also assist with light cleaning and maintenance of our park trails and facilities.

For positions beginning July 2:

You will assist with day camps in July and August. You will act as the lifeguard during swimming time at Baxter’s waterfront. You will also act as a resource person in the interpretive centre and you will assist in delivering services to visitors such as selling park passes and monitoring for valid park passes. You will also assist with light cleaning and maintenance of our park trails and facilities.

As the ideal candidate, you are a mature secondary or post-secondary school student or recent graduate who takes initiative with previous experience working with school-aged children. Previous experience designing and delivering programming for school-aged children in an educational or recreational setting is an asset. You must have Standard Level First Aid and CPR certification and life guarding certification (NLS minimum requirement). You also must have a valid G2 or higher driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. The successful candidate will be required to provide a negative “Vulnerable Sector Check”.

If you enjoy working in the great outdoors and have an enthusiastic attitude towards working with children; if you have a strong commitment to the environment and the protection of land and water resources, please send us your resume and cover letter and indicate your preferred job start date by February 23, 2024 to: e-mail:  studentjobs@rvca.ca

Visit us on the web at www.rvca.ca/careers

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome all applications; however, we will contact only those candidates selected for consideration.

We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.