Adventure Facilitator

JCPRD•Olathe, KS

5d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! Choose to spend your workdays leading outdoor and team-building adventures! Adventure Facilitators lead outdoor programming primarily for youth and adult groups at the TimberRidge Adventure Center. Outdoor programming may include low ropes teambuilding challenge course, high ropes climbing challenge course, archery, BB guns, boating, fishing, survival skills and similar outdoor adventures. Facilitators are responsible for guiding small groups through these activities safely, helping them learn to communicate effectively, building trust with each other, and working together. All training is provided for successful applicants, with the opportunity to receive certifications within the field of outdoor education. Starting Salary: $17.25 per hour. Scheduling is flexible, but our facilitators typically choose to work 2 – 5 days a week by picking their shifts through our online scheduling program. During the summer months, facilitators typically work 5 days a week/ 40hrs

Requirements

Minimum age: 18 years and older.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be able to attend and successfully pass training at TimberRidge Adventure Center.
Work schedule is varied and can be during the week and/or on weekends.
Must be willing to obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate (training available).
JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience with youth, challenge course, teambuilding, and/or environmental education preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading outdoor programming primarily for youth and adult groups at the TimberRidge Adventure Center.
Guiding small groups through activities safely.
Helping groups learn to communicate effectively.
Building trust within groups.
Helping groups work together.