Mountain Workshop, based in Fairfield County, CT, is seeking a motivated individual to be our High Ropes Course Facilitator. This Fall we will conduct programming for over 5,000 students, faculty, and school administrators from many area private schools and local public school districts focused on a variety of goals and objectives including:

Teamwork and Group Problem Solving

Communication/Listening Skills

Building Quality Relationships

Empathy and the Importance of Community

Improving School Climate

Leadership Skills

Understanding Civic Responsibility/Community Service

Interested parties will be trained to facilitate MW programs and gain invaluable opportunities for skill development in positive school climate, youth leadership, SEL, adventure, and experiential education activities. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates for or recent graduates with a degree in Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Recreation, Outdoor Education, Elementary or Secondary Education or a related field to gain hands-on experience working in the field with students in grades 4 -12. Facilitators will work closely with other industry professionals while receiving industry-competitive compensation. This is a great opportunity for networking and resume-building!

Responsibilities:

Lead the facilitation of High Ropes Course activities, including but not limited to course setup, teardown, and program oversight.

Requirements:

Ideal candidate would posses a Ropes/Adventure Course safety certification through PRCA, Hi5 or other qualifying governing body.

Available Late-August through mid-October for program facilitation

Available all day Monday through Friday

Acceptable criminal background and driving check

Ability to work independently while closely supervising school students

Must be comfortable working outdoors under varied environmental conditions with limited supervision

Contact us today to learn more about this one-of-a-kind experience!

Job Types: Temporary, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $18 - 30 per hour

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Day shift

Occasional Overnight Trips

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

relevant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required

Work Location:

Multiple locations throughout Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY

Work Remotely:

No

Work Location: Multiple locations