Outdoor Adventure Staff (Part Time)

Company: Forest Home
Location: Forest Falls
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Looking for a fun and exciting environment in which you can put your skills and gifts to use? At Forest Home, our commitment to serving Christ and others is at the heart of every opportunity we offer! Our employees enjoy the stunning beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains while serving alongside others who share their faith and heart for spreading the Gospel. Please apply and know that this is only one of the many positions we offer! Feel free to visit www.foresthome.org/employment for additional opportunities!

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Outdoor Adventure Staff create a fun and welcoming environment while safely helping guests participate in recreational activities such as zip lines, challenge courses, laser tag, hikes, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Responsible for daily set up, inspection, cleanup, and operation of zip lines, challenge courses, trout pond, hikes or any other recreation activity.

+ Provide instruction to guests regarding safety and operation of recreation programs to ensure safety and smooth operation of courses.

+ Attend and participate in all mandatory meetings and trainings.

+ Maintain all equipment to ensure safety of guests and staff.

+ Perform any other duties assigned by the Outdoor Adventure lead or Outdoor Adventure Supervisor.

+ Commit to having full availability to be scheduled for work on Saturdays.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

+ Must be 18 years of age and working towards the completion of a High School diploma or equivalent.

+ Must be CPR/First Aid certified within 30 days of being hired.

+ Association of Challenge Course Technology Level 1 Facilitator Preferred.

+ Prior experience within camp recreation is preferred.

+ Prior experience in rock climbing, challenge courses, knots, safety, and other related matters.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home.

+ Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person and over the phone.

+ Initiate a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor.

+ Actively support and participate in staff spiritual life activities.

+ Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith.

+ Maintain regular, timely attendance.

+ Must be punctual and responsible individual.

+ Demonstrate the ability to perform high-quality, detailed work and accomplish assigned projects.

+ Servant heart and Christ-like attitude.

+ Must be prepared to encounter challenging situations.

+ Exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.

+ Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.

+ Understanding of respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.

+ Develops and maintains professional relationships with the various departments at Forest Home.

+ Maintain organization of both a clean living space and work space.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

+ Requires walking, sitting, and standing for 6-8 hours a day.

+ Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet off the ground.

+ Requires employees to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables, and poles with hands and feet.

+ After training will have the ability to rescue a 250 lb. person from locations up to 60 feet above the ground using a variety of rescue techniques.

+ Requires lifting and transporting 25-50 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs.

+ Will require over a mile of walking daily on rough terrain.

+ Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers, as well as speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person.

+ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home's at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

+ Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer

+ Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word

+ Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community

+ Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church

+ Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately

+ Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests

+ Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful nature

Love (I Corinthians 13)

+ Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)

+ Be respectful to others

+ Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

+ Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure

+ Seek to put others' needs above your own

+ Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed

+ Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

+ Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present

+ Do the right thing, even when others are not present

+ Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others

+ Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary

+ Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

+ Demonstrate accountability with time and resources

+ Request and receive training

+ Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same

+ Commit to exceeding guest expectations

+ Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

+ Seek first to understand before being understood

+ Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully

+ Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)

+ Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities

+ Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness

+ Play and appreciate "campy" fun

+ Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

+ Dream Big

+ Proactively seek solutions

+ Think outside the box

+ Dream, plan and execute new ideas

+ Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)

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