General
Responsibility:
To
coordinate activities within program area, while maintaining Legacy's
standards of quality and safety. To translate knowledge and skill of
program area that is understandable and inspiring to youth, and consistent
with principles and philosophy of the Global Youth Village.
Minimum
Qualifications:
*
Documented training / certification in an adventure / ropes course programs.
(Ground initiatives is sufficient for the current GYV setting.)
* Ability to lead a youth group, ages 13-18, through basic ground initiatives
or other related team building activities on the Village site.
* Ability to maintain equipment in safe working condition
* Ability to meet needs of individuals in group
* Ability to adapt to teaching style during changing circumstances
* Able to create a harmonious group dynamic
* Age 21 and over
* Organized, able to plan daily content of activities
* Ability to relate to one's peers
* Ability to accept guidance and feedback, and seeks guidance when needed
* Good character, integrity, and flexibility
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-motivated
* Fluent in English
* Desire and ability to work with youth in an outdoor, residential setting
Responsible
to: Global Youth Village Director
Specific
Responsibilities:1
1. Coordinate activities within program area, leading sessions among
cabin or workshops, or elsewhere as determined by the Program team.
2. Sets up program area during staff training.
3. Maintain standards of quality and safety in program area.
4. Devise program activities in accordance with criteria outlined by
supervisor.
6. Plan and deliver specifics of day to day activities ("electives"
and "special activities").
7. Monitor uses of equipment and supplies; requisition as needed.
9. Maintain order and cleanliness of supply/equipment storage area throughout
the summer in cooperation with other staff utilizing same storage space.
10. Identify maintenance needs on facility and equipment, and report
to maintenance staff.
11. Communicate with administrative and cabin staff as necessary regarding
an individual youth's performance and/or special needs.
12. Provide special assigned weekend activities related to program area.
13. Clean and close down area at end of the summer, including inventory
and storing of equipment and supplies.
14. Evaluate current season and make recommendations for equipment,
supplies, and programming for the following summer.
Essential
Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with groups participating (age
and skill level), and to provide necessary instruction to youths and/or
staff.
2. Ability to communicate and train staff and youths in safety regulations
and emergency procedures related to program area.
3. Physical, visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to
environmental and other hazards related to program area, and to conduct
a safe activity.
5. Ability to observe and assess youth behavior, enforce appropriate
safety regulations and emergency procedures, and provide appropriate
guidance and discipline.
6. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring
first aid.
7. Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the program
area activities to achieve youth development objectives.
