Program Faciltator

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 Program Facilitator for our Program team.

Description of Duties

• Facilitate various programs Challenge Courses, Nature Hikes and Rec Activities.
• Instruct 5th - 8thth grade students during the early Fall and late Spring in nature and ecology through classes that involve forest, water, and ecosystem ecology.
• Participate in Christian Outdoor Education programmed chapel times.
• On the job training and participation in workshops with other program facilitators to expand the teaching and learning experience.
• Serve guests in Sonoma Zipline Adventures. This includes guiding, driving, and checking guests in.
• Serve guests in the Front Office/Coffee Central area. This includes answering phones, computer data entry, gift store duties, and maintaining the hospitality area.
• Serve other departments as needed, including Accommodations/Housekeeping, Maintenance and Food Services
• Training provided.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• People skills, team player and a servant’s attitude
• Self-disciplined and reliable
• Unwavering commitment to safety
• Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority
• Teaching or facilitating experience
• Physically fit to meet the demands of hiking the trails, and facilitating the various challenge courses
• Healthy respect for heights and ability to overcome one’s fear of heights
• Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer skills

Requirements

• Christian actively living a Biblical lifestyle and have an interest in maturing in one’s faith

· Must be in harmony with ARCG statement of faith and code of conduct

• Must pass Background Check
• Completion/pursuing 4-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Recreation, Education, Youth Camping Management).
• Experience in teaching, camps or youth work preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certified, Lifeguard Certified preferred

Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal, from April through November

Compensation: Salaried, $540.00/week, which includes housing at no additional cost