What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adventure Facilitator - TimberRidge Adventure Center position at JCPRD?
Overview
Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000 programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!
Job Description
Choose to spend your workdays leading outdoor and team-building adventures! Adventure Facilitators lead outdoor programming primarily for youth and adult groups at the TimberRidge Adventure Center.
Outdoor programming may include low ropes teambuilding challenge course, high ropes climbing challenge course, archery, BB guns, boating, fishing, survival skills and similar outdoor adventures.
- Facilitators are responsible for guiding small groups through these activities safely, helping them learn to communicate effectively, building trust with each other, and working together.
- All training is provided for successful applicants, with the opportunity to receive certifications within the field of outdoor education.
Starting Salary: $17.00 per hour.
Scheduling is flexible, but our facilitators typically choose to work 2 – 5 days a week by picking their shifts through our online scheduling program. During the summer months, facilitators typically work 5 days a week/ 40hrs
Job Requirements
- Minimum age: 18
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to attend and successfully pass training at TimberRidge Adventure Center.
- Work schedule is varied and can be during the week and/or on weekends.
- Experience with youth, challenge course, teambuilding, and/or environmental education preferred.
- Must be willing to obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate (training available).
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.
Salary : $17
