Overview
We are hiring facilitators for a single day challenge course program in Idyllwild, CA with 11th graders. They are student leaders from around CA that have been granted the celebratory opportunity to attend this camp for a week with other student leaders. With the help from an amazing crew of educators, Boojum will facilitate a single day challenge course experience for them.
You are responsible for facilitating a safe, transformational, educational, and super fun journey for these students. You will facilitate a high ropes element, belay, and instruct numerous low ropes activities.
Contract Dates: April 20th – 21st
Pay Rate:
Contract total: $348.75
Non-participant Day Rate: $123.75
Program Day Rate: $225 per day
Staff are responsible for providing personal transportation to all contracted locations. There is an option to fly in and have support with airport transportation. We do not offer travel stipends. While on programs, we provide all meals and accommodation (typically a campsite at the program location). While we do not currently have housing available off-program, we can often provide you with campsite accommodation on the nights before and after a program.
Qualifications:
Previous challenge course experience
Belay Skills
Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid
Previous experience working with youth
Strong skills in leadership, teamwork, time and risk management, organization, judgment, planning, and communication.
18+ years old
Preferred Skills:
Environmental Education
Curriculum and lesson plan implementation
Mentoring
Group management
Processing and debriefing
Spanish or other language proficiency
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
About Outdoor Adventures by Boojum
Founded in 1975, Outdoor Adventures by Boojum is a nonprofit that helps people learn more about themselves, each other and the environment. We work to provide customized programs for those looking to experience the outdoors through hiking, rock climbing, high-ropes courses, and other fun yet challenging activities. Over the years, we have benefited more than 100,000 people in our role as an educational partner and established an enduring reputation for value, integrity and fun.
