Adventure Staff

AdventurePlex Program Assistant

Under the direction of the AdventurePlex Supervisor, assists with the implementation of AdventurePlex programs and services.

All staff will be asked to perform the following duties:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of AdventurePlex products and services, including drop-in programs, events (Parent Night Out, birthday parties), classes, facility rentals, outdoor programs (Ropes Course and Rock Wall), and seasonal Adventure Camps.
2. Promotes safety throughout the facility by keeping all areas of AdventurePlex neat and tidy, cleaning up spills or other hazards, notifying a supervisor of a safety concern that requires immediate attention, etc.
3. Assist in other areas of facility during shift when needed.
4. Takes work direction from senior staff members.
5. Exhibits clear understanding of the history, mission, and vision and serves as an ambassador of Beach Cities Health District and AdventurePlex.
6. Exemplifies BCHD's core values of compassion, integrity, accountability, and excellence in every interaction with AdventurePlex members and the public.
7. May be asked to represent AdventurePlex at community events.
8. Special projects as assigned.

Begins employment and serves in role as the following:

Adventure Leader

1. Staffs and monitors Adventure Room to ensure that participant's activities are conducted in a safe manner.
2. Conducts structured activity of the day for children to engage and participate in.
3. Assists with general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and similar duties as needed.
4. Performs opening duties and closing duties to prepare facility for next day activity.

Toddler Town Attendant

1. Staffs and monitors Toddler Town to ensure that participant's activities are conducted in a safe manner.
2. Assists with general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and similar duties as needed.

Meets performance standards as Adventure Leader and takes part in training program and passes competency tests to serve in both the following roles:

Parent Night Out and Seasonal Camps (e.g., Veterans Day Camp, Winter Camp) Staff:

1. Leads and engages in age-specific programs, activities, arts and crafts, games and recreational activities outlined in the schedule.
2. Engages in the setup and break down of camp activities, including preparation and cleanup for crafts, games and activities.
3. Shows interest and excitement in scheduled activities and seeks ways to include all campers in every activity.
4. Supervises participants throughout the facility to ensure activities are conducted in a safe manner (e.g., playing in the Adventure Room, climbing the rock wall).
5. Alerts supervisor or Manager on Duty of problems involving campers and programs and suggests potential solutions.

Meets performance standards for Basic Services job roles and takes part in training program and passes competency tests to serve in one or both the following roles:

Events Staff

1. Prepares birthday party room organizing tables, etc. and cleans up room after party has ended.
2. Leads birthday party by greeting party guests, hosting event and activities, maintaining control of party room at all times, and coordinating final payment after event has ended.
3. Acts as a liaison for party guests and supervises children with the party at all times to ensure guest safety.
4. Understands Events booking process as well as all events policies and procedures with ability to enforce policies and procedures with guests.

Outdoors Staff

1. Completes Outdoors checklists to help maintain a safe and clean environment.
2. Facilitates Outdoors activities such as taking individuals or groups through the ropes course or teaching basic climbing and assisting individuals up the rock wall.
3. Provides motivation and encouragement to participants and offers positive feedback throughout the entire experience.
4. Works with staff to develop and execute program plans for teambuilding workshops or large groups.

Miscellaneous

1. Performs assigned training, duties, and work schedule as a disaster service worker on behalf of BCHD.
2. Exhibits clear understanding of the history, mission, and vision and serves as an ambassador of Beach Cities Health District.
3. Exemplifies BCHD's core values of compassion, integrity, accountability, and excellence in every interaction with staff, volunteers and members and the public.
4. Special projects and other duties as assigned.

This position requires the following competencies (e.g., knowledge, skills and abilities) in order to perform all functions of the job.

Leadership Competencies:

Adaptability/Flexibility. Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems. Recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternative ways to reach goals or targets. Copes well and helps others deal with the ongoing demands of change; sees and shows others the benefits of change. Manages change in a way that reduces the concern experienced by others. Clarifies priorities when leading change.

Attention to Detail. Performs tasks with care; is thorough. Makes few if any errors. Checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Compares observations or finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies. Remains aware and takes care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.

Customer Focus. Exhibits a polished and professional demeanor at all times. Describes customers' business and expectations. Shows interest in, anticipates, and responds timely to customer needs. Goes beyond basic service expectations. Seeks ways to improve service delivery. Recognizes adverse customer reactions and develops better alternatives.

Teamwork. Knows and supports teammates' work and deliverables. Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first. Helps remove barriers to team productivity and success. Involves everyone on the team. Helps those in need of assistance, regardless of rank.

Job Competencies:

Dependability. Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Stays focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions. Balances quality of work with meeting deadlines. Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.

Quality of Work. Produces work that meets standards, is error free, and results in minimal waste and re-work. Accomplishes task by considering all areas involved, no matter how small. Shows concern for all aspects of the job.

Safety Focus. Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices. Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Avoids shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to self or others. Checks for and reports potential hazards or breaches of security plans while in the workplace or in the field. Encourages and supports others to be safe while at work.

Self-Management. Prioritizes tasks by importance and deadline. Adjusts priorities as situations change. Focuses time and effort on key tasks. Easily transitions between tasks and picks up where left off when interrupted. Makes reasonable estimates of resource needs to achieve goals or complete projects. Uses sound methods to plan and track work, appointments, and commitments. Completes high volumes of work, keeping a rapid pace without sacrificing accuracy. Meets and exceeds deadlines efficiently.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge; skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

Education/Training: Currently pursuing or completed a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of six months prior work (or volunteer) experience with children.

Knowledge: Knowledge of recreational programs, day camp activities, and arts and crafts. General knowledge of BCHD services and knowledge of appropriate safety precautions. Must possess proficiency in Microsoft programs and ability to learn other software programs used at facility (point of sale).

Abilities/Skills: Demonstrates accountability and good judgment. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, management, campers, parents and others during the course of work.

Bilingual Spanish-English skills are highly desirable. Position may require evening and weekend work coverage.

Special Requirements: Applicants must be 16 years of age or older. Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a California Work Permit. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) methods; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.