What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experiences Manager position at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds?
Title: Experiences Manager
Employment Status: Full Time, with Benefits
Team: Adventures and Experiences
Immediate Supervisor: Directors of Adventures and Experiences
Purpose Statement
The Experiences Manager provides leadership to the Experiences Team at Alliance Redwoods. In this position, the Manager leads the team that provides activities for guest groups, facilitates challenge course elements, leads corporate team building and innovates news experiences for guests. The Experiences Team also runs the Outdoor Education program at Alliance Redwood where students experience a learning environment in the outdoors, challenge course elements and other program activities during the school year. The manager is also responsible for recruiting, training, and developing Experiences staff while maintaining a professional, God-honoring culture.
Description of Duties
Instruct and train staff in our outdoor education programs for public and Christian schools to facilitate students in nature and ecology through various outdoor education classes
Engage in on-the-job training and workshops with other instructors.
Train staff to facilitate various programs such as ropes course, low ropes elements, team building, lifeguarding, archery, canoeing/kayaking
Innovate new experiences for guests and students
Maintain the equipment and materials for all programs
Provide activities and experiences for guest groups and corporate team building events.
Support other departments including Accommodations/Housekeeping, Maintenance, Guest Services and Food Services.
Model and reinforce ARCG Staff Values.
Lead the Outdoor Education Program and supervise Experience staff according to ARCG Core Values.
Maintain familiarity with ODE curriculum, practices, and program operations.
Recruit and hire staff
Lead professional learning opportunities, seasonal training, and in-service sessions.
Conduct regular staff observations and provide written feedback.
Develop and maintain yearly Experiences budget.
Delegate and train staff in key program areas, identifying and developing leaders.
Attend weekly Meetings
Participate in professional development through workshops, trainings, and conferences.
Work with other managers to create weekly schedules
Other responsibilities as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Strong people skills, teamwork, and a servants attitude.
Self-disciplined, reliable, and committed to safety.
Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority.
Teaching or facilitating experiences.
·Physical fitness for hiking and challenge course facilitation.
Healthy respect for heights and ability to overcome fear of heights.
Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer proficiency.
Leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills (lead and director roles).
Ability to problem-solve, manage multiple tasks, and lead through influence.
Willingness to recruit and represent ARCG inside and outside Sonoma County.
Education / Experience / Requirements
Christian actively living a Biblical lifestyle with interest in maturing in ones faith.
Must be in harmony with ARCG Staff Values, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
Must pass a background check.
Pursuing or completion of a 4-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Recreation, Education , Youth Camping Management).
Experience in teaching, camps, or youth work.
CPR and First Aid Certified; Lifeguard Certification preferred.
Experience in Christian Camping and Outdoor Education
Familiarity with classroom and outdoor based content and teaching strategies