Recreation TEAM Lead - Adventure Camp

Description

Benefit type: Part time- Temporary

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About the job:

Outdoor Adventure Recreation Team Leads work with youth, primarily in Grades 5 to 9, leading part-day, full-day, and multi-day summer outdoor activities. Previous experience with raft guiding, rock climbing, mountain biking, working with groups of children, driving trailers, and wilderness first aid preferred. Other outdoor skills and passions a plus. Applicants should document in the application materials their range of outdoor skills, experiences, and relevant certifications.

A day in the life:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises participants in outdoor programs, helping to provide for a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.
• Assists in planning, instructing in and leading potentially "high risk" outdoor trips and activities which may include: whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing (including setting top-rope anchors and belaying), map and compass, paddle boarding and canoeing.
• Provides environmental education, cultural and natural history interpretation when appropriate.
• Maintains field records, trip reports and accident/incident reports.
• Communicates effectively with public including providing accurate information related to the program and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
• Provides logistical support and assists with recommending supplies/gear to purchase as needed.
• Sets up and breaks down equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the general upkeep and care of equipment, vans and facilities used.
• Drives van with trailer transporting participants to various sites.
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Reports incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child.
• Commits to having FUN and maintaining a positive attitude

Work Schedule:

• Training will be throughout the first three weeks of June (weekdays only, 6/1-6/19).
• Mandatory river training days are 6/17 & 6/19, 6am-8pm.
• Shifts will be 35-40 hours/week, Monday-Thursday throughout the summer (6/22-8/21).
• Plus, optional camp clean-up days the final week of August.

Requirements

What you'll need for success:

Strong knowledge of:

• “high risk” outdoor activities and equipment
• effective teaching techniques and age appropriate activities for populations served;
• safety guidelines related to outdoor activities.

Skill and Ability to:

• Lead, motivate and direct others;
• Exercise initiative and independent decision making;
• Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area;
• Actively participate in all activities
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills;
• Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public;
• Manage emergency/crisis situations
• Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment; and
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Work well and interact with participants with special needs; transfer, maneuver, and run after participants;
• Provide personal care (i.e., toileting, feeding, grooming); lift equipment and supplies;
• Wear the necessary and appropriate attire to actively participate in all activities;
• Communicate effectively with participants and their parents/guardians, other staff and the public; establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What we’re looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

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