What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Education Facilitator position at Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds?
Purpose Statement
Facilitate activities and challenge courses, support other ARCG teams, and instill a greater love for the outdoors as we strive to serve the needs of ARCG guests of all ages.
Duties may include the following based on schedule availability:
- Facilitate various programs including but not limited to Challenge Courses, Nature Hikes and Rec Activities.
- Instruct 5th - 8th grade students during the early Fall and late Spring in nature and ecology through classes that involve forest, water, and ecosystem ecology.
- Serve guests in Sonoma Zipline Adventures. This includes guiding, driving, and checking guests in.
- On-the-job training provided
Hours may also be available supporting other departments, such as:
- 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
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- People skills, team player, and a servants attitude
- Self-disciplined and reliable
- Unwavering commitment to safety
- Willingness to work at heights
- Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority
- Physically fit to meet the demands of hiking the trails and facilitate the various outdoor challenge courses in all weather conditions
- Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer skills
- Must be in harmony with ARCG Statement of Faith and ARCG Staff Values
- Must pass Background Check
- Preferred: Experience in teaching, camps, or youth work
- Preferred: CPR and First Aid Certified, Lifeguard Certified
- Compensation: $17-$20/ per hour
Salary : $17 - $20