Tofino Nature Kids is currently hiring!
JOB POSTING – 2025 Summer
Assistant Facilitator
Position: Summer Assistant Facilitator
Type: Summer job
Organization: Tofino Nature Kids
Location: Tofino, British Columbia
Tofino Nature Kids is an outdoor learning program with summer camps serving ages 3 – 12 in Tofino, BC. Our program incorporates elements from the Forest School model, Waldorf Education, and the 8 Shields model of mentoring. We provide a variety of opportunities for children to explore and develop deeper connections with the natural world, each other, and themselves.
Responsibilities
This role focuses on the collaborative facilitation of a curriculum that models respect and deep nature connection. Assistant facilitators will be expected to bring and contribute to daily activities including morning and closing circles, nature stories and songs, games, organized activities (crafts and survival skills), and free play on the beach and in the forest while ensuring safety and inclusion of all children. The skills the children are learning are passed on through role-modeling and one-on-one guidance. Assistant facilitators will be expected to help with setup and cleanup as well as keeping children’s belongings organized and in good condition throughout the day.
Qualifications and Expectations
- Must have current certification in First Aid and CPR and criminal record check
- MUST HAVE local accommodation and driver’s license/use of a vehicle to travel to camp locations
- Must have experience leading groups of children ages 3 – 12
- Demonstrate good judgment and discernment
- Have good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff
- Be dedicated to professionalism – on time, ready to go, clean appearance, timely response to phone and email communications, and uphold agreements
- Uphold Tofino Nature Kids Policies and respect other users of outdoor common areas
- Demonstrate experience and comfort with being outdoors all-day
Preferred Skills / Experience
- Experience with the Forest School model
- Strong survival skills and knowledge of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna
- Bilingual in French and English
- Bronze Cross Lifesaving Certificate
- ECE
Dates and Hours
Summer Season Dates: July 2nd – August 30th, 2025
*Required one-day summer training session between June 24th – and June 28th in Tofino.
Tofino Nature Kids summer programs run from 9:30-2:30, Monday to Friday. Position hours may vary weekly (30 – 40 hours/week)
Compensation / Benefits
- $20-24/hour
- Be part of an amazing team of people doing incredible work!
- Hanging out on a beautiful beach every day!
- Stat holidays off
TO APPLY: Email a complete application package including a cover letter and resume with references to: tofinonaturekids@gmail.com
Application deadline: Apply ASAP
Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
For more information contact:
Caleb Harding
tofinonaturekids@gmail.com
JOB POSTING – 2025 Summer
Position: Birthday Party Leader
Type: Summer job
Organization: Tofino Nature Kids
Location: Tofino, British Columbia
Tofino Nature Kids is looking to fill the position of Birthday Party Leader for the 2025 season.
Responsibilities
This role focuses on the providing a 2 hour birthday party centered around the Tofino Nature Kids philosophy – play and celebration.
Birthday party leaders will be expected set up equipment, pack supplies, lead games and songs, and paint faces, and communicate with families.
The locations will vary depending on the desire of the hosting family.
Qualifications and Expectations
- Must have current certification in First Aid and CPR and criminal record check
- MUST HAVE local accommodation and driver’s license/use of a vehicle to travel to camp locations
- Must have experience leading groups of children ages 3 – 12
- Demonstrate good judgment and discernment
- Have good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff
- Be dedicated to professionalism – on time, ready to go, clean appearance, timely response to phone and email communications, and uphold agreements
- Uphold Tofino Nature Kids Policies and respect other users of outdoor common areas
- Demonstrate experience and comfort with being outdoors all-day
Preferred Skills / Experience
- Bilingual in French and English
Dates and Hours
Summer Season Dates: June to September, 2025
*Required one-day summer training session.
Tofino Nature Kids birthday parties are delivered on weekends during the school year and all week during the summer months.
Compensation / Benefits
- $22.50/hour
- Be part of an amazing team of people doing incredible work!
- Hanging out on a beautiful beach every day!
- Stat holidays off
TO APPLY: Email a complete application package including a cover letter and resume with references to: tofinonaturekids@gmail.com
Application deadline: Apply ASAP
Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
For more information contact:
Caleb Harding
tofinonaturekids@gmail.com