Day Program Facilitator

DAY PROGRAM FACILITATOR

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 Programs

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.

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Essential Duties and 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.

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 & 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 & 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation for the position starts at a training rate of $94 day and increases to $110 per day upon completion of training and ability to perform core competencies.
• Promotion is ongoing based on skills acquired and program experience.
• Benefit package includes CV Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and eligibility for 401K ( employer match) after one year of employment.

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