Outdoor Recreation Guide-In-Training - Day Camps (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Description

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.

We’re seeking passionate and skilled individuals to fill an entry level role in our Outdoor Recreation department and its diverse Day Camps Programs. Activities include mountain biking, rock climbing, nature art, survival skills, environmental stewardship projects, outdoor education, skateboarding, hiking, and stand up paddleboarding for the summer season. This position will work as a part of the Outdoor Recreation Programs Team to facilitate recreation programs in an assigned area, providing high quality recreation opportunities for the community in partnership with SOS Outreach.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Outdoor Recreation Guide-in-Training – Day Camps

Location: District-wide • Edwards Field House (Edwards, CO), Eagle Pool & Ice Rink (Eagle, CO), Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO)

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal

• Option 1: Early-May – Late-September (involves overnight guiding)
• Option 2: Early June – Mid-August
• Option 3: A combination of Option 1 and 2

Work Environment: Hours will be flexible to successfully accomplish the duties of the position. Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. The nature of the position is physically demanding and stressful, requiring constant safety awareness and attending to a wide variety of participant needs with periods of continuous demand.

Supervision Required: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mountain Recreation Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: May directly supervise campers during program times.

Salary: $15.50 - $19.37/hour; DOE. Staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.

Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employee’s and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes everyone, including staff, deserves to be healthy and happy through creating a culture of accountability, flexibility, and providing world-class benefits. For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement of Duties: Assist the Day Camps Leads and Instructors in leading groups of youth ages 7-10 and 11-14 years old in outdoor recreation activities including mountain biking, rock climbing, nature art, survival skills, environmental stewardship projects, outdoor education, skateboarding, hiking, and Stand up Paddleboarding. Day Camps range from 3-5 full-day or half-day programs. Group sizes are 10-12 youth.

Examples of Duties:

• Shadow and learn from Program Lead/Instructor staff to help safely facilitate outdoor recreation activities for youth in wilderness and front country settings
• Refer to weekly program folders for designated activities, schedule, rosters, and Risk Management documents.
• Help teach outdoor recreation skills and abilities to youth and facilitate team bonding activities.
• Explain and uphold rules and expectations for youth; responsible for individual and group behavior management.
• Assist in implementing risk management practices.
• Help implement curriculum based upon program specialty, objectives, and guidelines.
• Support overseeing the safety, comfort, and progress of participants in various activities.
• Communicate with other program staff regarding facility, equipment, and supply needs.
• Provide for the safety of fellow staff and participants while providing experiences in outdoor based sports and activities.
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external guests.
• Maintain and care for program facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Work with other organizations not limited to: Recreation Departments, School Districts, Towns, Counties, Special Districts, Non-Profits, and Sport Associations.
• Set up, take down, clean-up after programs as required.
• Help respond to accidents and incidents according to procedures.

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Requirements

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of:

• A desire to work with children and facilitate age-appropriate activities
• Ability to work as a team player
• A desire to make a positive difference in the community

Skills and abilities:

• Have a positive attitude and good sense of humor and strong communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Comfort and passion in working with youth outdoors
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with all program contacts
• Lift, restrain, and run after participants
• Lift equipment and supplies
• Work cooperatively with others and create positive relationships with other staff and the public

Requirements:

Education and experience:

• Must be 14 years of age or older; AND
• High school graduation or equivalency, or currently attending high school; AND
• Previous experience working or volunteering with children/youth; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of experience and education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.

Certifications:

• Current First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain these certifications prior to beginning employment.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary : $16 - $19