What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Education Facilitator position at AMERICAN YOUTH FOUNDATION?
Seasonal Dates: April 6 - June 7
The Outdoor Education Facilitators will have the opportunity to work directly with youth and facilitate experiential education programs through our Community and School Programs. Throughout the season, facilitators will interact with and lead diverse youth populations, including participants of varying age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic spectrums. Facilitators will have an immersive living experience by sharing a home and workplace with their fellow facilitators.
Ideal Applicants
We are looking for caring, energetic, and motivated people invested in working with youth and committed to fostering growth in themselves and others. Applicants do not need to have previous experience as on-site job training is provided.
Applicants must:
Be either 21 or a senior college
Be able to lead a two-mile hike in the mountains and lift over 25 pounds
Be first aid and CPR-certified
Ideally, have a driver’s license and clean driving record
Responsibilities:
When facilitating a program: leading experiential, environmental, and recreational group activities, leading discussions, managing safety, and learning on ropes courses
When supporting a program: supporting program objectives by preparing program spaces for use, hanging climbing ropes, delivering materials to facilitators, leading, or supporting program activities
Non-program responsibilities: program area preparation and closure, possible independent and collaborative projects to advance AYF, staff development workshops
Schedule:
Weekdays as needed
Weekends as needed
Some 6-day work weeks as needed
Compensation
$600 per week
Optional college credit
$180 health insurance premium is available
Housing provided (meals will be provided when in a program)
Questions? Email Director of Community and School Programs Kate Murphy at kmurphy@ayf.com
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Temporary
Pay: $600.00 per week
Schedule:
Weekdays
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $600.00 per week
Salary : $600
