Summer Outdoor Rec Leader-Adventure Camp

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

About The Position

Outdoor Adventure Leaders work with youth, primarily in Grades 5 to 9, leading part-day, full-day, and multi-day 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.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND
Currently attending high school; AND
Some previous work, training/certification or volunteer experience related to position; OR
Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training
Strong Knowledge of: "High risk" outdoor activities and equipment for which you will be providing instruction and/or supervision; effective teaching techniques and age appropriate activities for populations served; safety guidelines related to outdoor activities.
Basic recreation activity planning, class management techniques and leadership strategies,
Progressive methods for teaching skills associated with assignment; and,
Basic youth development principle.
Skill and Ability to: Plan, lead and instruct assigned recreation activities;
Understand the needs of participants and adapt accordingly;
Motivate participants through positive encouragement;
Demonstrate skills responsible for teaching;
Perform independently within a structured environment;
Interact effectively with a variety of patrons/participants;
Communicate effectively, tactfully, and pleasantly with the public and others; and
Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative working relationships with all contacts.
Skill and Ability to: Demonstrate initiative, exercise independent decision making, plan activities and tasks;
Provide leadership from within team;
Lift and set up equipment and supplies;
Effectively communicate with staff and public, interact with a variety of patrons/participants;
Actively participate in all activities;
Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with the outdoor recreation scene in the Central Oregon region.
Wilderness First Aid or WFR certification a plus.
Experience pulling trailers a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads 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 top-rope 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