Recreation Group Facilitator

Are you energetic, engaging, and enjoy working with people? We're looking for an enthusiastic Recreation Group Facilitator to join our collaborative, three-person team!

If you enjoy leading group games, facilitating team-building activities, spending time outdoors, and helping others stay engaged, this could be a great fit for you. Bonus: You'll also get to work alongside our therapy dog!

What We're Looking For

• Active & Engaging: Comfortable being on your feet, participating in recreational activities, facilitating outdoor programming, and leading groups on our Adventure Course throughout the season.

• Natural Motivator: Enjoys initiating activities, encouraging participation, and speaking confidently in front of small groups.

• Team Player: Willing to collaborate with a small team and assist with campus activities as needed.

• Reliable & Adaptable: Able to adjust to changing daily schedules and support program needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School degree required;
• First Aid certification preferred
• Must be CPR certified or certification obtained within 6 months of employment
• Must complete training in Experiential education within first 6 months of employment
• Must complete training for Level I facilitator, verification through an ACCT approved vendor within the first 18 months of employment.
• Minimum Experience: Must have experience working with all ages
• Must have a good command of the English language, able to communicate verbally and in writing, in order to document and communicate therapeutically with patients and staff
• Must be able to read, understand, and comprehend
• Must be able to implement projects and activities which are treatment oriented and diagnostically appropriate
• Must be able to observe and interact with patients individually, in groups, and with their families
• Must have knowledge and ability to understand and care for the special needs and behaviors of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Must be able to teach/demonstrate physical activities
• Must be able to monitor patient interactions/verbalizations for appropriateness
• Must be able to enforce guidelines consistently
• Must be able to stand (agile) for periods of up to one hour
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds • Must be able to stretch, squat, climb, and bend easily
• Must be able to get across campus with ease, often carrying supplies
• Must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word-processing skills
• Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check