Summer Adventure Camp Recreation TEAM Lead
Summer Adventure Camp Recreation TEAM Lead
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Job Description
Benefit type: parttime non benefited
Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits please click here.
About the job:
Outdoor Adventure Leaders work with youth primarily in Grades 5 to 9 leading fullday 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:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- 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 toprope 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
Schedule:
Staff training: Monday Friday June 2 June 20
Program Scheduled: Monday Thursday June 23 August 22 (nine weeks) working full time.
What youll 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 problemsolving 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 were looking for:
Education Experience and Training
- High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in related field preferred; AND
- One 1 year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of education experience and training.
Licenses and Certifications:
- First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain
- Possession of or ability to obtain valid Oregon drivers license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
Supervision Exercised:
In assisting the Supervisor provides limited direction and leadership to assigned staff which may include directing and assigning work adjusting work schedules training coaching and providing input into evaluating performance.
Supervision Received:
Reports directly to a Supervisor. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.
Working Conditions:
- Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors which may include working in extreme weather conditions
- Work schedule is varied and may require evenings weekends and multiday trips.
- The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
- Physical exertion includes frequent walking bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted pushing pulling and kneeling in order to set up or deliver equipment and supplies.
- 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.
Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge abilities skills experience and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:
All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.
To be considered for this position applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veterans preference.
Employment Type
Temp
