Ropes Course Facilitator

Facilitates ropes course and adventure-based learning groups for the clients of Saint Francis Ministries. Responsible for group and course safety, pre and post group inspection, group facilitation, set up and take down.

• The facilitator will be responsible for ensuring the safety of each client participating in the course. Work will include properly setting up the course, inspecting the course and equipment and properly instructing the use of the same to the clients.
• Be a positive role model. Directs activities. Empowers clients utilizing “Challenge by Choice.” Aids in developing the full potential of the facility. Deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations and people.
• Understands emergency procedures and is comfortable responding to situations in a professional AND calm demeanor.
• Able to tie specific knots, belay clients, move from element to element and climb structures as needed.
• The facilitator will be responsible to supervise all activities connected with the course elements. Work will include directing activities and debriefing participants. Able to work both independently and with a team.
• Excellent communication skills are required. Facilitators should be adept at effectively communicating to a broad range of individuals from varied backgrounds and encouraging communication between others.
• Uses good judgment while making independent decisions regarding all facets of the safe and effective use of the course.
• Works as a valuable team member scheduling, facilitating and operating course.
• Available on a regular basis to lead programs. Arrives on site on time. Maintains a commitment to the success of the course. Follows procedures.
• Takes the lead to develop the appropriate combination of elements to achieve the groups goals. Tailors the experience to the goals and capabilities of the clients.
• Prepares the course for use and takes down and properly stores equipment at end of each session.
• Directs and instructs groups sequence and goals of the individual activities and elements.
• Cultivates learning among the individuals and the groups, including the technical skills as well as the experiential aspects of the course.
• Promotes constructive discussion processing the participants experiences to integrate what has been learned.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Mandt.
• Prefer one year experience working with children.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test.
• Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.