Josh Vissers

15 Pine Street, Kingston ON. K7K 1W2

jvissers@lakeheadu.ca
Work Experience

Canada Games Complex: Thunder Bay, ON February 2015 - April 2016

● Lifeguard/ Swimming Instructor

Summit Reforestation: Smithers, BC May-Aug 2015, 2016, 2017

● Tree Planter
● Trainer for First Year planters

Camp Iawah: Godfrey, ON June- August 2014

● Canoe Tripper
● Youth Development Leader
● Lifeguard
● Operations/Maintenance

Ontario Pioneer Camp: Huntsville, Ontario

● Outdoor Education Instructor September 2012 - April 2013
○ Taught outdoor activities to all age groups
(mountain biking,kayaking, rock climbing, etc)
○ Assembled and maintained the mountain bikes on site
○ Lifeguarding
○ Prepared site prior to group arrivals
○ Performed general maintenance tasks
○ Ensured all activities and equipment met safety
standards
● Camp counselor and Canoe Trip Leader July-August 2010 - 2013

Education

Lakehead University
● Honours Bachelor Outdoor Recreation, May 2017
Parks and Tourism
● Bachelor of Education May 2018
○ Major in Environmental Sciences
○ Minor in Social Sciences

Skills & Interests

 ● Strong leadership abilities.
● Demonstrate responsibility in all obligations
● Excellent communication skills.
● Organized with assignments and tasks
● Always willing to try new ideas and learn new skills.
● Avid canoer, mountain biker, climber.
● Fluent in Spanish

References

Jason Wilson
Foreman
Summit Reforestation and Forest Management
Email: jason.clifford.wilson
Phone: +1 778 587 4334
(currently in Sweden, email is best form of contact)

Darrell Makin
Professor/Technologist for School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism
Lakehead University
Email: dwmakin@lakeheadu.ca
Phone: 807-475-6356 work

Lonny Gibson
Vice Principal
Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Email: gibsonl@sympatico.ca
Phone: 613-561-6215