Community & School Program Facilitator

Overview

Program staff starting date April 17, 2023
Minimum juniors/seniors in college or 21 or older.
Traits of successful candidates: strong passion for positive youth encouragement programming, willingness to learn, strong work ethic, willingness to give/receive feedback, demonstrated flexibility
Experience required: basic facilitation, work experience with youth, work experience in the outdoors
Experience optional: ropes course, lifeguarding, outdoor skills, environmental education, summer camps, wilderness programming, wilderness emergency response (WFA/WFR)
Receive broad, interdisciplinary training, orientation, and experience in all aspects of year-round programming and management
Facilitate a broad spectrum of ages, curricula, and programs

Responsibilities

Participate in staff training to include:
- Experiential Pedagogy and Philosophy
- High Challenge Course Facilitation
- Team Challenge Course Facilitation
- Waterfront/Boathouse Management
- Ecology/Environmental Education Facilitation
- Meal Procedures
- Evening Activities
- Tools for Team Leadership^©
- Framework for Facilitation^©
Small Group Facilitation during spring AYF school programs (approximately April 17 to May 2)
Potential to re-hire for Small Group Facilitation during fall AYF school programs (approximately August 8 to October 20)
Facility opening and closing during first and last weeks of tenure
Individual project as approved/determined by Program Directors
Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

Position location is in Shelby, Michigan at the Miniwanca campus and it is required to work onsite during the spring and fall.
The Miniwanca site necessitates the capacity to move through rugged terrain.
All meals and housing provided during training and program

Benefits

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