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POSITION: GOL! Program Leader.

DUTIES: This program is a primarily grant-funded initiative in Lake County. GOL! envisions a world where people of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities experience safety, wellness, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. Our Core Values include Community, Health & Wellness, Equity, Connection, Magic, and Lasting Impact. Rockies Rock Crew Leader: oversees and instructs groups of 10-15 campers, ages kindergarten - 8th grades, in daily outdoor adventures including hiking, leave no trace education lessons, team building games, mountain biking, environmental education, fishing and special topic fieldwork conducted by local programming partners. Crew Leaders develop and implement outdoor education and recreation curriculum for up to three 2-week camp sessions and are responsible for ensuring safe, enriching, and inclusive outdoor experiences for youth in their crew, while also mentoring and Assistant Crew Leader. This position is seasonal, running from June through August 2024. Rockies Rock Adventure Leader (Hiking or Biking): oversees and instructs groups of 10-30 campers, who are rising Kindergarten-9th graders, in daily mountain biking or hiking adventures and activities. This ranges from helping never-ever learn on training wheels to leading more advanced groups on remote single-track trails, and leading inexperienced hikers on entry-level trails. The Adventure Leader is responsible for ensuring safe, inclusive, and fun educational biking and hiking programming is offered within Rockies Rock risk t Program Leader (year-round): part-time position overseeing and instructing small groups of children and/or adults in quality out-of-school, in-school, and/or community programs. These may include after-school clubs, Friday programs, Spring and Winter break camps, Cornerstones, partner programming, and community programs based out of our gear Essential Functions Oversee crews, leading outdoor activities for youth and/or adults. Primary programs and topics include: o Place-based environmental education, focused on Lake County locations, flora/fauna, habitats, weather, peoples, history, etc. o Leave No Trace principles and environmental stewardship, cultivating an understanding of the larger web of natural and human communities and love of the earth as a whole o Nature play, inspiring creative engagement with outdoor places & spaces o Community connection and introduction to local outdoor recreation amenities & historic locations o Leadership and teamwork, fostering a sense of self, belonging, and resilience o In Summer or dry season, leading hiking or mountain biking outings o In Winter, lead Nordic skiing, fat biking, or snowshoe outings o Occasional special activities including ice skating, Nordic skiing, swimming, indoor rock climbing, nature art/journaling, fishing, field games Implement curriculum, including lessons in environmental education, leave no trace, stewardship, and land awareness Maintain risk management protocols and situational awareness to ensure safe, well-supported experiences; monitor and support physical and psychological safety and comfort at all times, complete injury/accident report documentation, as needed Communicate and collaborate to support social-emotional needs of participants and address behavioral needs and challenges, including completion of incident reports, as needed Maintain accurate program records, including completion of daily attendance rosters, lunch distribution, gear checkout logs, and other reporting Capture photo and video media of activities Create fun, positive, and engaging crew dynamic for all participants, setting a high-energy and inclusive atmosphere for learning and s Guide and mentor Assistant Crew Leaders by providing positive modeling and constructive feedback as they develop leadership and counseling skills Contribute to logistical needs as needed and assigned, such as food delivery, equipment cleaning and maintenance, transportation support, etc. Reflect on performance and provide written and/or oral feedback to self and co-workers Adhere to County Employee Handbook, GOL! guiding resources, including the Rockies Rock Staff Manual, and professionalism standards Uphold Mandatory Reporting requirements and other applicable Childcare License expectations

REQUIREMENTS: At least three months (460 hours) professional experience with children. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Google Drive.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years old or older per child labor laws. Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, organize, and implement small group program activities within organizational risk tolerance. Sense of humor, resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility, and passion for connecting youth to the outdoors to inspire a lifelong love of nature. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exhibit core values of cultural awareness, inclusivity, compassion, integrity, healthy lifestyle choices, respect for others and the environment, and collaboration. Current First Aid, CPR, AED certification for Adults and Children through American Red Cross or equivalent. (Preferred Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification). Up-to-date immunizations with records. Completion of health history. Clearance of federal and state criminal background check. Satisfactory driving record and current driver's license (Not all Crew Leaders will be required to drive, but ability to do so during course of workda

PREFERRED: Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred and knowledge of the Lake County community and families. Preferred experience in youth programming, outdoor education, adventure education, Leave No Trace, and/or camp leadership.

WAGE: Wage is $17.00 to $24.00 per hour with incentives for Spanish