Wrangler

at  Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

Calgary, AB, Canada -

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Immediate01 Feb, 2025Not Specified01 Nov, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.
At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
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JOB SUMMARY

Wranglers are a member of the Facilitators team and are responsible for delivering quality programming to campers during the preparation, delivery and debrief of the horse program. Wranglers are responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive environment where campers are enabled to develop tangible skills set out in the Tims Camps Programs based on the outcome framework, curriculum, and standards. This is done through briefing, leading and debriefing activities to draw out understanding and self-awareness. Wranglers read the abilities of their group and adjust activities based on the readiness of the group. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring THCF program and wellness standards are followed.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We are grateful to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory and ancestral hunting grounds of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuut’ina and Stoney Nakoda Nations, and are governed by Treaty 7. We would also like to acknowledge those of us who came here involuntarily, particularly as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Let’s now take a moment to reflect on the stories and lives that have been, are, and will be part of this land.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
  • Lead the safe execution of trail rides, including instruction, equipment maintenance and safety inspections
  • Facilitate high quality programming for campers on their Overnight experience
  • Completion of barn, barn and gear maintenance and repairs
  • Encourage camper development through their own processing and readiness, and recognize their achievements
  • Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment
  • Provide leadership and guidance to other staff, modeling inclusivity and mentorship
  • Use respectful, positive behaviour management techniques
  • Model healthy choices and emotional maturity for both campers and staff
  • Identify, assess, and appropriately manage and respond to risks, ensuring a constant duty of care and the safety of the herd, our participants, guests, and staff at all times.
  • Provide mentorship, knowledge, and skill transfer to other staff
  • Work with program staff to ensure program area and equipment are organized, fully stocked, and in good repair
  • Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences
  • Coordinate, develop and execute programs in accordance with THFC and accrediting body standards
  • Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
  • Support the delivery of staff training, as required
  • Be challenged physically and emotionally as you live in an overnight camp for 8-day sessions, with 3 days of break in between
  • Learn that the challenge is also rewarding, and will experience personal growth alongside the campers you are supporting
  • Support the other members of the Facilitators team when needed


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Calgary, AB, Canada