Therapeutic Group Facilitator - Challenge Course

Job Description

Job Description

About George Junior Republic:

Founded in 1909, George Junior Republic is dedicated to helping at-risk youth become successful, well-adjusted adults, capable of achieving a higher degree of citizenship and a better understanding of his responsibility to society, family and self.

Summary of the position:   The Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) Facilitator serves as a lead therapeutic facilitator for groups of both at-risk youth and adults at the facility. The facilitator can expect to supervise and lead both youth and adults through the ropes/challenge courses and climbing walls. Some additional duties of the group facilitator consist of reviewing and revising all pre- and post-session activity forms, assisting in daily and monthly inspections of the courses, as well as assisting with daily record keeping, incident reports, equipment logs, and course scheduling. The candidate will oversee, demonstrate, and administer high course rescues as needed, and assist in additional training and workshops for outside groups. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, 60 credits required
• Must be at least 21 years old 
• Experience in ropes courses or challenge courses preferred, but training can and will be provided
• Must be unafraid of heights and able to complete the courses
• Must be willing to work a non-traditional schedule Tuesday-Saturday, which consists of some evenings
• Must be able to lift weights exceeding 100 lbs. and support youth on the course weighing more than 100 lbs.
• Must be able to run, walk, stoop, bend and jump

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance provided by employer
• 401(k) with employer match
• Voluntary benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral bonus program

George Junior Republic and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.

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