Job description

Position Summary:

The LOOP NOLA Outdoor Programs Facilitator will assist in facilitating outdoor adventure programs for New Orleans elementary, middle, and high school participants as well as adult team building participants as needed. Programming areas may be physically demanding and potentially high-risk, including but not limited to: canoeing, climbing low and high challenge course elements, facilitating team building games, running survival skills challenges like navigation and fire-building, fishing, facilitating educational activities, and running specialized/adapted activities for physically and behaviorally challenged participants. Programming will take place mainly in New Orleans City Park, but program locations include several public parks within an hour's drive of New Orleans. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a group or a team, teaching students, and have experiences with outdoor recreational activities.

Part Time (up to 20 hours/week)

Compensation: $14-$15/hr Based on experience

Supervisor:

Program Director

Position Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position will be, although not limited to, the following:

Direct Programming

• Lead outdoor adventure programs for New Orleans elementary/middle/high school students, summer campers, and adult team building groups
• Maintain a high quality of instruction for youth and adult clients of diverse backgrounds
• Assist with LOOP NOLA programs, including the planning and implementation of curriculum and activities and meeting student and teacher expectations
• Assist in developing activities and programs that meet set objectives and that are innovative, creative, and engaging
• Assist with the preparation and break down of equipment and supplies needed before and after programming
• Assist in managing the inventory and general maintenance of supplies and outdoor recreation equipment
• Assist with in-school lessons as needed
• Enforce safety rules consistently and effectively
• Maintain the training necessary for program delivery
• Execute special projects as assigned including: helping with the annual Trick-or-Treat Treasure Hunt event, helping run summer camp groups, and more.

Education & Experience:

• Proven experience working in a team or group setting
• At least one year of experience working with children and youth
• Experience in canoeing, climbing, fishing, camping, or other demonstrable outdoor skills
• Undergraduate degree preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred
• ACCT Level 1 or 2 Instructor Certification preferred

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Positive and outgoing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to give and receive clear and concise feedback
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate LOOP NOLA participants, both students and adults
• Ability to work and communicate as part of a team
• Ability to learn new technical skills and share those skills with students
• Ability to work nonstandard hours and weekends

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to hike long distances, paddle a canoe or kayak for extended periods of time, and stand for extended periods of time.
• This is a year-round, outdoor program position. The employee may be required to spend considerable amounts of time outdoors in hot, cold, or rainy weather.
• Ability to observe student behavior, assess appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities
• Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 40 lbs.)
• Reliable transportation to program locations in Orleans Parish and within a one-hour drive of New Orleans

Schedule:

• Day shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

TO APPLY, EMAIL RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: info@loopnola.org