Job 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 a leadership 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.
See Outdoor Recreation Overnight Programs Guide application on the website if interested in leading backpacking and camping programs for youth.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title : Outdoor Recreation Program Instructor - 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 volunteers, guides in training, and campers.
Salary : $18.78 - $23.47/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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Statement of Duties : Assist the Day Camps Lead 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 :
- Assist Program Leads with safely facilitating outdoor recreation activities for youth in wilderness and front country settings
- Refer to weekly program folders for schedule, designated activities, 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 assisting the Program Leads to maintain individual and group behavior management.
- Greet and interact with families during camper check-in and out in a friendly and professional manner.
- Implement risk management practices and support the Program Lead to provide safe and effective programs.
- Help implement curriculum based upon program specialty, objectives, and guidelines.
- Assist in overseeing the safety, comfort, and progress of participants in various activities.
- Communicate with other program staff regarding facility, equipment, and supply needs.
- May assist with special events for partner organizations to serve mixed age groups.
- 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.
- Assist with responding to accidents and incidents according to procedures.
- Attend staff training prior to the start of programming to receive important tools for working with youth, how to lead outdoor recreation activities safely and enjoyably, and take part in team bonding with fellow staff members.
- Act as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
- Maintain and care for program facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- May assist with special events for partner organizations to serve mixed age groups.
- Instruct various recreational classes as needed or directed by Mountain Recreation and in partnership with SOS Outreach.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of :
- Child development and age-appropriate activities
- Working 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 at least 16 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
- 1-2 years of experience in outdoor recreation and/or youth serving programs; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of experience and education which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties.
- Spanish language proficiency and cultural literacy (preferred).
Certifications:
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification required
- Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or the ability to obtain this certification prior to beginning employment (preferred).
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.
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Job Tags
Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift,