Nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, Alliance Redwoods Camp & Conference Grounds hosts thousands of guests each summer through church & non-profit retreats. We are currently hiring a Summer Staff Facilitator for our Program team.Description of Duties
- Professing Christian with a passion for experiencing and teaching about God through his creation.
- Hire Summer Staff in collaboration with Assistant Program Director and Alliance Redwoods Recruiting Team.
- Set up and implement recruiting plans and strategies, maintaining relationship with past and current Summer Staff.
Oversee creation and implementation of summer staff programming, investing in Summer Staff, and creating a culture of growth and fun.
- Lead professional learning opportunities for Staff through summer training seasons
- Collaborates with Assistant Program Director, Challenge Course Manager, and Programmed Activities Coordinator to build seasonal training schedule.
- Maintain an excellent standard of quality for programs and resources by overseeing Summer Staff and Program Facilitators.
- Meet weekly with Assistant Program Director.
- Assist Program Director in the development, creation, and implementation of new programs, being ready to take point of specific programming.
- Instruct, as needed, guest programming, including but not limited to, challenge courses, science classes, and rec activities.
- Attending weekly Cross Team Readiness Meetings (CTRM) as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with the Outdoor Education program, curriculum, and practices.
- Assist in effectively maintaining yearly Program Department budget, specifically with summer budget.
- Participate in professional development by attending annual workshops, trainings, and webinars.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Demonstrate effectiveness in developing programming.
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
- Ability to supervise people effectively, plan, organize, and lead projects.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of challenge course operation and compliance with current standards.
- CPR/First Aid and/or Lifeguard certified; Instructor certification preferred.
Education / Experience
- Education:
- 4-year degree or equivalent experience in related field (Recreation, Education, Camp Management)
- Experience:
- Two years' experience in Christian Camping and Experience in Outdoor Education
- Proven ability to lead and encourage a collaborative team effort and positive team culture.
- Familiarity with classroom-based content and teaching strategies
- Challenge Course facilitation experience, documented in a challenge course portfolio.
Job Type: Full Time / BenefittedCompensation: $20.00/hour