Nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, Alliance Redwoods Camp & Conference Grounds hosts thousands of guests each summer through church & non-profit retreats. We are currently hiring a Summer Staff Facilitator for our Program team.

Description of Duties

• Professing Christian with a passion for experiencing and teaching about God through his creation.
• Hire Summer Staff in collaboration with Assistant Program Director and Alliance Redwoods Recruiting Team.
• Set up and implement recruiting plans and strategies, maintaining relationship with past and current Summer Staff.

· Oversee creation and implementation of summer staff programming, investing in Summer Staff, and creating a culture of growth and fun.

• Lead professional learning opportunities for Staff through summer training seasons
• Collaborates with Assistant Program Director, Challenge Course Manager, and Programmed Activities Coordinator to build seasonal training schedule.
• Maintain an excellent standard of quality for programs and resources by overseeing Summer Staff and Program Facilitators.
• Meet weekly with Assistant Program Director.
• Assist Program Director in the development, creation, and implementation of new programs, being ready to take point of specific programming.
• Instruct, as needed, guest programming, including but not limited to, challenge courses, science classes, and rec activities.
• Attending weekly Cross Team Readiness Meetings (CTRM) as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with the Outdoor Education program, curriculum, and practices.
• Assist in effectively maintaining yearly Program Department budget, specifically with summer budget.
• Participate in professional development by attending annual workshops, trainings, and webinars.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrate effectiveness in developing programming.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Ability to supervise people effectively, plan, organize, and lead projects.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of challenge course operation and compliance with current standards.
• CPR/First Aid and/or Lifeguard certified; Instructor certification preferred.

Education / Experience

• Education:
  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience in related field (Recreation, Education, Camp Management)
• Experience:
  • Two years’ experience in Christian Camping and Experience in Outdoor Education
  • Proven ability to lead and encourage a collaborative team effort and positive team culture.
  • Familiarity with classroom-based content and teaching strategies
  • Challenge Course facilitation experience, documented in a challenge course portfolio.

Job Type: Full Time / Benefitted

Compensation: $20.00/hour