Adventure Facilitator

Children's Aid; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Aid runs a camp in Chappaqua, NY with an adventure team building program for adults and youth. The Adventure Facilitator works with a team of facilitators to run large group activities, leads activities for groups of 10-15, and belays high ropes while guiding debriefs with participants.

This is a per diem position, with bookings primarily September–November and March–June. Programs typically run 9:00am–3:30pm, with some extending to 6pm; most are Mon–Fri, with occasional weekend

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote the organization’s mission, vision and core values.
• Attend training and skill verification sessions.
• Review program plan prior to start of program.
• Set up activity props, supplies and ropes course elements; clean up afterwards.
• Assist in distributing snacks and meals to participants.
• Follow all safety procedures per Wagon Road Local Operating Procedures.
• Fulfill other duties to support camp success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Previous experience in leading activit

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. Program typically take place during the week Mondays through Fridays, 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 set up 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 the 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

It is the policy of Children’s Aid to provide 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 to 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 will 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.

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.

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