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Youth Cross-Country Ski Instructor
Term: January to March 2024 plus staff training December 2023
Hours: Saturdays, 08:00-17:00
Wage: $18-27 per hour, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis region (transportation provided from Calgary)
Contact: Lauren and Ranee at outkids@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 30 November 2023
Cross-Country Skiing Instructor
Term: late November 2023 through March 2024
Hours: part time or on call, weekends, some weekdays and evenings
Wage: $180-200 per day, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis region, Calgary or Banff
Contact: Patrick at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 1 October 2023
Climbing Gym Instructor
Term: ongoing
Hours: part time, weekday mornings and evenings
Wage: $25-30 per hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall
Contact: Brad at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Bowness Park Paddling Instructor
Term: April through October 2024
Hours: part time or on call, weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings
Wage: $21-25 per hour, depending on certifications
Location: Bowness Park lagoon and/or other Calgary waterfront areas
Contact: Patrick at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing hiring over the winter for S24 season
Rock/Alpine/Ski Guide or Apprentice
Term: Ongoing
Hours: on call, weekdays, weekends, day and multi-day programs
Wage: $260-440 per day, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis and mountain National Parks
Contact: Brad at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Hiking Guide / Trip Leader
Term: winter '23-24 with opportunity for future summer or winter employment
Hours: on call, weekdays, weekends, day and multi-day programs
Wage: $175-250 per day, depending on certifications
Location: Kananaskis and front ranges, some trips into Banff and other Parks
Contact: Rachel at hike@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Paddling Instructor/Guide
Term: April through October 2024
Hours: part time or on call, weekdays, weekends, and/or evenings
Wage: $25-30 per hour, depending on certifications
Location: Calgary and surrounding area, some trips further
Contact: Patrick at ocprograms@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing hiring over the winter for S24 season
Weekend Bike Repair Instructor
Term: March through November 2024
Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 08:30-16:30
Wage: $300 per day
Location: Outdoor Centre Bike Shop
Contact: Cody at outdoorgear@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing hiring over the winter for S24 season
Customer Service Positions
Outdoor Centre Rental Shop Staff
Term: December 2023 through April 2024
Hours: Part time (10-25 hours/week), evenings and weekends
Wage: $16-20 per hour
Location: Outdoor Centre Rental Shop
Contact: Ryan at outdoorgear@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: ongoing
Bowness Park Customer Service Staff
Term: December 2023 through March 2024
Hours: Part time (7-20 hours/week), evenings and weekends
Wage: $16-20 per hour
Location: Bowness Park
Contact: Brooke at outdoorgear@ucalgary.ca
Deadline: 1 December / ongoing
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