Adventure Education Facilitator
Renaissance Secondary School
This position includes a significant field-based component, especially from August through November when overnight voyages are most frequent. While the Facilitator may take part in all voyage weeks, the role offers flexibility once strong systems, staffing, and preparation are in place to keep trips well-supported. Later in the year, responsibilities shift to planning, logistics, and program refinement, with two weeks of field engagement during winter programming (December–March) and 4–6 weeks of involvement for the April–May end-of-year rite-of-passage voyages.
This position offers a clear pathway for professional growth into a leadership role, with expanded decision-making authority, program design leadership, and budget oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Adventure Education voyages with direct responsibility for student safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise Adventure Education Trip Leaders / Wilderness First Responders, maintaining a strong, well-trained pool of staff.
- Manage all voyage programming and logistics directly, including activities, arranging transportation, preparing and maintaining gear, planning and packing food based on student dietary needs, tracking student health documentation, and coordinating with outdoor education partners.
- Collaborate with teachers and the Adventure Education communications lead to deliver clear, detailed voyage communications to students and families.
- Reinforce team-building and experiential learning throughout the school year and continuously refine the Adventure Education scope, sequence, and safety procedures.
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with external outdoor education providers, and explore new opportunities aligned with program goals.
- Contribute to Adventure Education budget planning and management, with opportunity for increased fiscal responsibility as the role grows.