What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Services Instructor position at Diakon?
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 the 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. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which 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