Outdoor Recreation Program Instructor - Day Camps (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Description

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.

We’re seeking passionate and skilled individuals to fill a leadership role in our Outdoor Recreation department and its diverse Day Camps Programs. Activities include mountain biking, rock climbing, nature art, survival skills, environmental stewardship projects, outdoor education, skateboarding, hiking, and stand up paddleboarding for the summer season. This position will work as a part of the Outdoor Recreation Programs Team to facilitate recreation programs in an assigned area, providing high quality recreation opportunities for the community in partnership with SOS Outreach.

See Outdoor Recreation Overnight Programs Guide application on the website if interested in leading backpacking and camping programs for youth.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Outdoor Recreation Program Instructor – Day Camps

Location: District-wide • Edwards Field House (Edwards, CO), Eagle Pool & Ice Rink (Eagle, CO), Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO)

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal

• Option 1: Early-May – Late-September (involves overnight guiding)
• Option 2: Early June – Mid-August
• Option 3: A combination of Option 1 and 2

Work Environment: Hours will be flexible to successfully accomplish the duties of the position. Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. The nature of the position is physically demanding and stressful, requiring constant safety awareness and attending to a wide variety of participant needs with periods of continuous demand.

Supervision Required: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mountain Recreation Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: May directly supervise volunteers, guides in training, and campers.

Salary: $18.78 - $23.47/hour; DOE. Staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.

Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employee’s and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes everyone, including staff, deserves to be healthy and happy through creating a culture of accountability, flexibility, and providing world-class benefits. For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement of Duties: Assist the Day Camps Lead in leading groups of youth ages 7-10 and 11-14 years old in outdoor recreation activities including mountain biking, rock climbing, nature art, survival skills, environmental stewardship projects, outdoor education, skateboarding, hiking, and stand up paddleboarding. Day Camps range from 3-5 full-day or half-day programs. Group sizes are 10-12 youth.

Examples of Duties:

• Assist Program Leads with safely facilitating outdoor recreation activities for youth in wilderness and front country settings
• Refer to weekly program folders for schedule, designated activities, rosters, and Risk Management documents.
• Help teach outdoor recreation skills and abilities to youth and facilitate team bonding activities.
• Explain and uphold rules and expectations for youth; responsible for assisting the Program Leads to maintain individual