Summer Outdoor Rec TEAM Lead-Adventure Camp

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

About The Position

Outdoor Adventure Recreation Team Leads work with youth, primarily in Grades 5 to 9, leading part-day, full-day, and multi-day summer outdoor activities. Previous experience with raft guiding, rock climbing, mountain biking, working with groups of children, driving trailers, and wilderness first aid preferred. Other outdoor skills and passions a plus. Applicants should document in the application materials their range of outdoor skills, experiences, and relevant certifications.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of: “high risk” outdoor activities and equipment
effective teaching techniques and age appropriate activities for populations served;
safety guidelines related to outdoor activities.
Lead, motivate and direct others;
Exercise initiative and independent decision making;
Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area;
Actively participate in all activities
Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills;
Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public;
Manage emergency/crisis situations
Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment; and
Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
Work well and interact with participants with special needs; transfer, maneuver, and run after participants;
Provide personal care (i.e., toileting, feeding, grooming); lift equipment and supplies;
Wear the necessary and appropriate attire to actively participate in all activities;
Communicate effectively with participants and their parents/guardians, other staff and the public; establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.
High school diploma or equivalent; AND
One (1) year of experience in area of responsibility and/or performing similar tasks; OR
Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain
Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
3 years of driving history and an acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with the outdoor recreation scene in the Central Oregon region.
Experience pulling trailers a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervises participants in outdoor programs, helping to provide for a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.
Assists in planning, instructing in and leading potentially "high risk" outdoor trips and activities which may include: whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing (including setting top-rope anchors and belaying), map and compass, paddle boarding and canoeing.
Provides environmental education, cultural and natural history interpretation when appropriate.
Maintains field records, trip reports and accident/incident reports.
Communicates effectively with public including providing accurate information related to the program and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
Provides logistical support and assists with recommending supplies/gear to purchase as needed.
Sets up and breaks down equipment and supplies.
Assists with the general upkeep and care of equipment, vans and facilities used.
Drives van with trailer transporting participants to various sites.
Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedures.
Reports incidents of Child Abuse/Neglect observed by you or reported to you by a child.
Commits to having FUN and maintaining a positive attitude