What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outward Bound Day Program Facilitator position at Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Inc?

Job Description

Description : Position Summary

Outward Bound facilitators are skilled educators and are the cornerstone of our outdoor, experiential programming. They are responsible for the successful delivery of CBOBS programs, working directly with a diverse range of program participants. Senior Instructors also mentor and train newer Instructors through on-the-job learning. Instructors at CBOBS are expected to learn Outward Bound’s curriculum and design programs to meet the needs of our students and intended outcomes. Understanding of and commitment to the Outward Bound philosophy and curriculum are keys to success for this position.

The ideal Instructor is an adaptable, creative, and compassionate educator. An organized person who can embody our organizational mission and wants to help us take our single day teambuilding and leadership programs to the next level, should apply.

Our single day programs occur predominantly at CBOBS’ facilities located in the 1,216-acre Gwynns Falls Leakin Park in Baltimore, MD, with some programs occurring off-site in Washington, DC. Day Programs include youth and adult teambuilding and Challenge Course experiences.

About Our Program

Our one-day Team and Skill -Building program team consists of 8-10 core facilitators and many part-time staff, who spend their days engaged with client groups in activities that foster collaborative problem-solving, constructive communication, a supportive environment, adventure, and discovery.

The current high-ropes challenge course includes five team-belayed elements, 7 low elements, and a static Aerial Teams Course with two zip lines.

A classic one day program day utilizes both low and high elements and progresses students along an arch of learning which starts with foundations of trust and skill building, then challenges that skill and trust during high adrenaline scenarios, and finally metaphorically transfers lessons back to a participant’s real life.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Facilitation
Staff Skills Training and Mentorship
Safety Management
Customer Service and Coordination
Program Leadership and Administration
Challenge Course Equipment and Grounds Management

SCHEDULE

The Day Program Facilitator position can be part-time seasonal, or full-time seasonal. Programming primarily occurs March – November; facilitators are hired seasonally.

Due to the seasonal nature of programming, work may be light or heavy at different times of the year.

Must be available on Mondays for program planning and preparation, and minimum 2 additional weekdays. Occasional weekend programming.

Work hours are typically from 7 : 30 AM – 4 : 00 PM. Times may vary depending on program partner and location.

Programs occur both on site at CBOBS’ facilities located in the 1,216-acre Gwynns Falls Leakin Park in Baltimore, MD as well as various off-site locations in Washington DC, and sometimes in the gymnasiums, classrooms, or outdoor fields of our school partners.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older

Able to clear federal and state background checks.

Must work well in a team environment and excel under pressure.

Fully vaccinated

Current First Aid, CPR, & Epinephrine Training Certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety :

Safety mindset, judgement, and decision making.

Follow and monitor all ACCT Safety Policies and Charter Operating Policies and Procedures.

Program Facilitation :

Competent to deliver engaging and outcomes-driven programming and facilitate basic technical skills.

Inform program perspective with inclusion, trauma-informed programming, and cultural competency.

Utilize facilitation theories such as Group Development and Experiential Learning Theory

Experienced in working with a range of backgrounds and ages as colleagues, clients, and participants

Customer Service and Coordination :

Professional, timely, and clear communication.

Be able to understand and deliver desired program outcomes.

Program Leadership and Administration :

When assigned, manage daily programming operations.

Inspire mission delivery and service in all staff.

Complete administrative tasks such as data entry, salesforce reporting, and general correspondence.??

Organizing and maintaining program materials and educational resources.

Challenge Course Equipment and Grounds Management :

Assist in managing equipment inspection cycles including required documentation, inventory, inspection, rotation, and retirement.

Monitor the safety and operation of challenge course elements while in use by instructional staff and student groups.

Assist in conducting routine internal inspections and maintenance of all low and high challenge course elements.

Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance of CBOBS challenge course equipment and supplies.

Maintain grounds around challenge course areas, coordinate needed services

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Ability to carry 35– 50 pounds.

Be sufficiently fit to participate in all required activities, including but not limited to high ropes courses, hiking, standing, and moving for 8-12 hours per day.

Able to maintain energy, strength, and focus to assist students and staff with physical and emotional challenges.

Ability to observe staff and participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.

Visual, auditory, and physical ability to identify and respond to hazards related to the activity and emergencies and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of students.

Work occasionally in a high stress work environment.

Operate office equipment to include but not limited to, computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other office equipment.

Experience daily exposure to the sun, heat, and rain.

Work irregular hours in the outdoors regardless of weather and season.

Outward Bound has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents of child abuse and neglect and will report any suspected abuse or neglect.

Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School is an EOE / ADA employer. Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School prohibits discrimination against any student or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other category which may be protected by applicable state or federal law. Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School also promotes respect for all people and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics nor on differences based on gender identity or expression.

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