Kim Cairns is a Senior EQ Coach with EITC
Kim has spent the last three decades in leadership positions in the non-profit sector and has extensive training and experience in program design and implementation in the following areas:
- Family Support
- Outdoor Education
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Street and Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Alternative Education
Kim specializes in coaching individuals, couples and families. Kim is based in Victoria, BC, Canada and, while able to travel, Kim makes use of two way video technology to work with clients regardless of location.
2003 to 2005. Manager of Outreach Services at the Greater Victoria YM-YWCA. He was brought in to guide the department and the agency through a rigorous accreditation process.
1992 to 2003. As the Manager of Family Support and Youth Outreach for Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria, he negotiated contracts with a variety of Provincial and Federal Ministries, developed and implemented new and existing programs including youth outreach, family support, employment training and an alternative educational program.
1988 to 1992. Program Director with Odyssey II and Nexus, providing alcohol and drug support and counselling services in the community and on the street, for youth and families in Vancouver.
1981 to 1988. Kim worked in a variety of positions with City of Calgary Social Services, the Calgary YMCA and Boys and Girls Club Services of Calgary.
1976 to 1981. Working with young offenders with the City of Calgary social services, Kim oversaw the physical education program at the detention centre and developed and implemented an innovative wilderness program.
1971 to 1975. Coordinated a unique outdoor education program with the Calgary YMCA in conjunction with the Catholic School Board with federal funding. Working as a camp manager with this program, he trained students as counselors and facilitated the teachers learning to teach in new environments. Many areas of focus including experiential learning, leadership training, and community living skills were eventually built in to the curriculum.
