Adventure Facilitator

Children's Aid Society; Chappaqua (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society in Chappaqua, NY is seeking an Adventure Facilitator for our camp program. You will work with a team to run large group activities, supervise a group of 10-15 participants, and provide spotting and guidance on low ropes while belaying high ropes.

Debriefing sessions with participants are also part of the role. This is a per diem position with bookings mainly between September–November and March–June, typically 9:00 am–3:30 pm, with some programs extending to 6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Previous experience in leading activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up activity props, supplies, and ropes course elements before programming and clean up and store materials at the end of the program.
• Distribute snacks and meals to the participants.
• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in the Wagon Road Local Operating Procedures.
• Lead debriefing sessions with participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal / Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Adaptability / Flexibility

Job description

Salary: $28 - $31/hr

Position Summary

Children's Aid runs a camp in Chappaqua, NY that has an adventure team building program for adults and youth. The program uses activities, communication exercises, initiatives, low ropes activities and high ropes challenges. The Adventure Facilitator works with a team of facilitators to run large group activities, works individually with a group of 10-15 individuals, leads activities, provides spotting and guidance on low ropes, belays high ropes, and leads debriefing sessions with participants. This is a per diem position. Staff in this position are scheduled when group book programming at Wagon Road. The bookings are primarily September through November and March through June annually. Programs typically run from 9am to 3:30pm, but some programs run later until 6 pm. Programs typically take place during the week Monday through Friday, but occasionally there can be a weekend program.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Attend training and skill verification sessions.
• Review program plan prior to the start of program.
• Set up activity props, supplies, and ropes course elements before programming and clean up and store materials at the end of the program.
• Assist in distributing snacks and meals to the participants.
• Follow all safety procedures as outlined in the Wagon Road Local Operating Procedures.
• Fulfill job activities not listed here important to the success of the camp.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in leading activities

Key Competencies

• Group Facilitation & Engagement
• Technical Skills & Safety Awareness

Behaviors

• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Experience

Previous experience in leading activities (preferred).

Skills

• Initiative (preferred)
• Interpersonal / Communication Skills (preferred)
• Team Collaboration (preferred)
• Attention to Detail (preferred)Adaptability / Flexibility (preferred)

Working Hours / Schedule

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Children's Aid is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

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