MO-RANCH MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission Of Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly Is To Foster Growth In God Through Jesus Christ By Sharing Its Unique Living, Learning, Christian Environment

POSITION SUMMARY

Be part of a creative team to provide environmental education, outdoor awareness, team building, self confidence and self-esteem opportunities for participants in the Environmental Leadership Program in a safe and caring manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Be responsible for the health, safety and education of a group of students during the time they are in residence with the Environmental Leadership Program. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing age appropriate lesson plans, teaching the activities, supervising in the dining hall or leading or supervising group recreational activities.

2. Be responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment for one or more program areas. This includes weekly maintenance and inventory checks.

3. Assist in developing new program activities and modifying existing activities as necessary.

4. Provide interpretive services for other Ranch guests.

5. Be primary staff for the ropes course when its use has been requested by groups other than ELP.

6. Undertake and complete a personal project that develops a new learning module or enhances an existing one.

7. Good driving record and able to meet the driving requirements set forth by the insurance carrier.

8. Provide leadership for Environmental Leadership Program classes coordinated for the summer camps by the Naturalists, Ropes Course Manager or ELP Director.

9. Requires grasping, writing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and good speaking skills.

10. Must be able to squat, bend, kneel, climb, and reach.

11. Ability to push, pull, and carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

12. Ability to walk at least 5 miles over varied and rugged terrain.

13. Ability to belay participants weighing up to 300 lbs.

14. Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

15. Ability to work under various environmental conditions, including extremes of heat (100 degrees or better and cold (30 degrees or lower.

16. Able to speak, read, write and understand English; good command of the English language

17. Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision.

18. Desire and ability to work with different age groups in an outdoor setting.

19. This position requires regular and predictable attendance as an essential function of the job.

20. This position requires on-site housing.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise participants in the dining hall.
2. Basic knowledge and understanding of Astronomy and telescope usage. Ability and willingness to learn more advanced skills.
3. Marketing of ELP, Summer Camps, Ropes Course through phone solicitations, school visits and mailing. Requires some travel.
4. Lifeguarding.
5. Basic computer skills including word processing, data entry, and spreadsheets.

QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a four year degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Prefer experience in outdoor education, camps, or other experience in human relations. Courses leading to teacher certification are preferred. Certification

1. Standard American Red Cross First Aid.
2. American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
3. American Red Cross Lifeguard, preferred.
4. Challenge Course Certification, preferred. Grooming & Uniform All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Distinctive dress (uniform) must always be worn while on duty. Work Schedule Must be available to work weekends and holidays, evening and be flexible with working hours.

OTHER This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job, work schedule, and/or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workloads, rush jobs, or technological developments). Housing is provided. Meals are provided when working with schools.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the above and agree to abide by the duties and responsibilities of my position and this job description. Further, I agree this does not imply an employment contract and this agreement is in effect and in accordance with personnel policy. My employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause.