General
Responsibility:
Responsible for program
delivery phase of post-GYV Washington DC program, a five day trip to
Washington focusing on leadership & community action. Trip leaders
are responsible for day to day group management and safety, and facilitating
the group's leaning process. Must also have the ability to represent
Legacy International in public.
Minimum
Qualifications:
* Experience in trip planning and logistics.
* Experience managing groups of teens, preferably in a travel program
* Ability to take initiative and seek/accept guidance and supervision
as needed.
* Ability to establish work priorities, respond to unanticipated needs,
and work under pressure.
* Orderly, able to organize and handle lots of information, tasks, and
finances.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-motivated.
* Knowledge of Washington D.C. area.
* Fluent in English.
* At least one-year professional work experience or post-secondary school
education.
* Minimum age, 21 years old.
* First Aid and CPR certified.
* Good driving record, preferably with experience driving 12 passenger
vans.
Responsible
To: GYV Director, Transportation Coordinator
Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate group to follow trip itinerary and make any adjustments
needed to overall schedule and approach to traffic management, transportation,
touring, etc.
2. Revise, issue and announce schedules to all necessary parties.
3. Orient youth and trip staff team to duties and responsibilities
4. Make proper decisions regarding the safety and security of youths
at all times, deal with emergency situations, and obtain proper medical
care if needed. Discipline as needed.
5. Monitor compliance with ACA risk management trip standards (1st aid
preparedness, emergency communication procedures, medical and insurance
paperwork, etc).
6. Conduct daily meetings with other trip staff, delegating tasks as
needed.
7. Responsible for certain aspects of trip finances.
8. Evaluate all aspects of trip and make suggestions for next season.
Essential
Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with youths & staff, and to
provide necessary instruction.
2. Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations
and emergency procedures
3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to any hazards
related to area.
4. Cognitive and communication abilities to carry out complex planning
functions and staff management.
5. Ability to operate essential office equipment needed to carry out
responsibilities (i.e. telephone, computer, photocopy machine).
