Summer Outdoor Recreation Leader- Mobile Rockwall

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District•Bend, OR

5d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Outdoor Adventure Leaders work with youth, primarily in Grades 5 to 9, leading part-day and full-day summer outdoor activities. Previous experience with rock climbing, 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 for which you will be providing instruction and/or supervision; effective teaching techniques and age appropriate activities for populations served; safety guidelines related to outdoor activities.
Skill and Ability to: Demonstrate initiative, exercise independent decision making, plan activities and tasks; Provide leadership from within team; Lift and set up equipment and supplies; Effectively communicate with staff and public, interact with a variety of patrons/participants; Actively participate in all activities; Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; AND Currently attending high school; AND Some previous work, training/certification or volunteer experience related to position; OR Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training
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.
Wilderness First Aid or WFR certification a plus.
Experience pulling trailers a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervises participants on Rockwall and 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