Group Services Instructor

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries; Boiling Springs (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Training & orientation

Career advancement

Emergency fund

Love of Thy Neighbor Fund

Job summary

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries in Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated Wilderness Services facilitator to lead special group activities, including tower, high ropes, and team-building initiatives, while ensuring safe participation and guiding participants through the experience.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Experiential Education or related field and at least two years of related experience; training in safety, program development, and group dynamics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Experiential Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Education or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in related position; experience planning and facilitating experiential team-building events.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate special group activities through the Diakon Wilderness Services program.
• Plans and develops activities for special group use of the Tower, Low and High Ropes courses and other team-building events.
• Supervise clients and instructors during climbing tower, high ropes, low ropes and other initiatives.
• Facilitate activities, maintain safety, and debrief to realize program goals.

Skills

Group facilitation

Experiential education

Outdoor recreation

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Experiential Education

Job description

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non‑profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitation of special group activities assigned through the operations of the Diakon Wilderness Services Special Group program.
• Plans and develops specific activities for special group use of the Tower, Low and High Ropes course and other team building activities as requested by the Program Director.
• Supervises clients and/or other special services instructors while participating in climbing tower, high ropes, low ropes and other initiatives.
• Facilitates special group activities, maintaining safe participation, utilizing “challenge by choice” methods, and processing the experience with the clients, helping them to fully realize the goals of the program.

Education/Training

A Bachelors degree in Experiential Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Education or related field of study normally required.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in related position normally required. Substantial experience planning and facilitating experiential team‑building events normally required.

ADA

Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills

Compensation and Benefits

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training.
• Continuing training and education, ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events.
• Discretionary emergency fund to assist staff members during critical times.
• Love of Thy Neighbor Fund provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled