Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds · 13 hours ago
Experiences Manager
Occidental, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAlliance Redwoods Conference Grounds is seeking an Experiences Manager to lead their Experiences Team. The Manager will provide activities for guest groups, facilitate challenge course elements, and innovate new experiences while overseeing the Outdoor Education program.
Adventure TravelOutdoorsRecreation
Responsibilities
Instruct and train staff in our outdoor education programs for public and Christian schools to facilitate students in nature and ecology through various outdoor education classes
Engage in on-the-job training and workshops with other instructors
Train staff to facilitate various programs such as ropes course, low ropes elements, team building, lifeguarding, archery, canoeing/kayaking
Innovate new experiences for guests and students
Maintain the equipment and materials for all programs
Provide activities and experiences for guest groups and corporate team building events
Support other departments including Accommodations/Housekeeping, Maintenance, Guest Services and Food Services
Model and reinforce ARCG Staff Values
Lead the Outdoor Education Program and supervise Experience staff according to ARCG Core Values
Maintain familiarity with ODE curriculum, practices, and program operations
Recruit and hire staff
Lead professional learning opportunities, seasonal training, and in-service sessions
Conduct regular staff observations and provide written feedback
Develop and maintain yearly Experiences budget
Delegate and train staff in key program areas, identifying and developing leaders
Attend weekly Meetings
Participate in professional development through workshops, trainings, and conferences
Work with other managers to create weekly schedules
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong people skills, teamwork, and a servant's attitude
Self-disciplined, reliable, and committed to safety
Ability to handle crisis events and work under authority
Teaching or facilitating experiences
Physical fitness for hiking and challenge course facilitation
Healthy respect for heights and ability to overcome fear of heights
Communication skills including phone etiquette and basic computer proficiency
Leadership, supervisory, communication, and organizational skills (lead and director roles)
Ability to problem-solve, manage multiple tasks, and lead through influence
Willingness to recruit and represent ARCG inside and outside Sonoma County
Christian actively living a Biblical lifestyle with interest in maturing in one's faith
Must be in harmony with ARCG Staff Values, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct
Must pass a background check
Pursuing or completion of a 4-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Recreation, Education, Youth Camping Management)
Experience in teaching, camps, or youth work
CPR and First Aid Certified; Lifeguard Certification preferred
Experience in Christian Camping and Outdoor Education
Familiarity with classroom and outdoor based content and teaching strategies
Preferred
Lifeguard Certification
Benefits
Full Time, with Benefits
Company
Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds
Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds is a Christian camp and conference center located in the towering costal redwood forests of Occidental California.
Founded in 1946
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Erickson
CFO
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