Group Services Instructor

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non‑profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

• Responsible for facilitation of special group activities assigned through the operations of the Diakon Wilderness Services Special Group program.
• Plans and develops specific activities for special group use of the Tower, Low and High Ropes course and other team building activities as requested by the Program Director.
• Supervises clients and/or other special services instructors while participating in climbing tower, high ropes, low ropes and other initiatives.
• Facilitates special group activities, maintaining safe participation, utilizing “challenge by choice” methods, and processing the experience with the clients, helping them to fully realize the goals of the program.

A Bachelors degree in Experiential Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Education or related field of study normally required.

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in related position normally required. Substantial experience planning and facilitating experiential team‑building events normally required.

Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training.
• Continuing training and education, ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events.
• Discretionary emergency fund to assist staff members during critical times.
• Love of Thy Neighbor Fund provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled