What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adventure Instructor Trainee position at Oneida Nation?
Open To All Applicants
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary :
Develop and facilitate the ropes course, canoe, kayak and other Experiential and Adventure programs that are Therapeutic, Educational, Corporate and Leadership based. Work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends based upon scheduling needs. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations
Responsibilities :
- Develop curriculum to help clients reach goals and objectives, individualizing programming as needed
- Teach and facilitate group curriculum as scheduled. This includes Therapeutic, Educational, and Corporate clients
- Effectively interview, screen and assess clients / groups behavioral health needs utilizing proper intake strategies
- Teach curriculum incorporating goals, objectives and Group Dynamic Principles
- Demonstrate professionalism in instruction and management of Adventure and Experiential teaching per policy and procedures
- Be an active team member in developing department goals and objectives.
- Perform all technical and mechanical aspects of Adventure Program.
- Maintain records, document program results, prepare reports, correspondence, narratives, statistical reports, and other Nation documents.
- Provide observation, direction, and correction as needed, to trained helpers in ropes course belaying, paddle helpers, lifeguards and other Nation units assisting in experiential programming. Provide observation, direction, and correction as needed to student interns and sub relief staff during programming. Intervene and report any safety concerns to manager
- Monitor progress of clients / groups to evaluate success of interventions and adapt programs as needed.
- Evaluate and incorporate Educational vs Therapeutic interventions as appropriate. Provide interventions / referrals as needed for clients in crisis or disturbance.
- Enforce all rules and regulations as established by the Experiential and Adventure Department pertaining to program and participants for physical and emotional safety of clients and staff.
- Teach / guide and transport youth to events as program design my dictate.
- Lock up and secure the facility at closing
- Attend all mandatory in-services
- Monitor customer satisfaction through a Continuous Improvement Process and Team Facilitation.
- Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required
Skills : Essential :
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field :
Education with Equivalent Qualifications :
Essential :
Credentials : Essential :
Nonessential :
Credential equivalent experience :
Essential :
Nonessential :
Working conditions : Essential :
Experience : Nonessential :
Other information :
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation / State Compact and / or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and / or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and / or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma / degree, license, or certification upon employment.
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