100 Elk Activity Lead

ADVENTURE UNLIMITED • Buena Vista, CO

3d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Activity leads play an integral role in the facilitation of the 100 Elk program, modeling tone and culture for staff and participants, and setting the tone for living with the Christian Science principles of integrity, compassion, and respect. Activity leads are responsible for organizing and caring for program materials during the season, as well as the season opening/closing. They develop lesson plans and facilitate those lessons. They provide feedback on the success of or ways to improve the program areas they are focused on. Activity leads support summer programs as needed and may fulfill a role on the summer staff team.

Requirements

• Live and demonstrate a commitment to Christian Science principles of integrity, compassion, and respect; be loving in actions towards others
• At least 18 years old; high school graduate or equivalent at time of employment
• Willingness to uphold high moral and ethical standards
• Enthusiasm for working with young people with love, patience, and consistency
• Ability to flexibly support in a variety of areas as needs arise
• Ability to participate in outdoor adventure and recreational activities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• First Aid/CPR certification required (100 Elk can provide training/certification)
• Have or be working towards a Level II ropes course certification (100 Elk can provide training/certification)

Nice To Haves

• Youth program leadership experience preferred
• Camp or outdoor education experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Organizing and caring for program materials during the season, as well as the season opening/closing.
• Develop lesson plans and facilitate those lessons.
• Provide feedback on the success of or ways to improve the program areas they are focused on.
• Support summer programs as needed and may fulfill a role on the summer staff team.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED