Job Description:

LARP Adventure Program’s classes are a combination of theater, martial arts, and costume/prop/stage design. If you think hands-on experiences are the best way to learn then this might be a great opportunity for you!

We use the LARP format to teach kids 21st-century skills like critical thinking and leadership through immersive storytelling and transformational experiences. LARP stands for Live Action Role Playing. Experience with LARP or tabletop roleplaying games are NOT required. We will train you!

We’re now looking for experienced educators for our afterschool classes in the Greater Boston area. 

Responsibilities:

• Organizes and leads a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include DIY projects and crafts, physical games, theater activities, creative writing, etc.
• Requests supplies and materials for weekly activities.
• Identifies and responds to participant behavior issues.
• Ensures that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and attendance.
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the program.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the program. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for participant safety and whereabouts at all times.
• Reports concerns to Site Coordinator and LAP Administration.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-year experience working with children (i.e. teaching youth elementary school and middle school or working summer camps)
• Have a sense of fun
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to lead and participate in activities which include, but are not limited to, hiking, arts and craft, theater and improv, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with/without direct supervision
• Ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Positive CORI/SORI and BRC Reports
• Current CPR/First Aid certificate or ability to get certified within 30 days from DOH
• Ability to work afternoons from September through June
• Ability to perform safety drills

Candidates with the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• Art and DIY Projects (EVA, Cosplay, Prop Building, Costume Making, Sewing, Medieval Crafts, etc.)
• Running tabletop roleplaying games (like Dungeons and Dragons) for children 
• Theater
• Martial Arts
• Creative Writing and Storytelling
• Expeditionary Education: Outward Bound, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. 

Working Conditions:

• Job Type: Part Time
• Location: Multiple locations in the greater Boston Area: Arlington, Winchester, Lexington
• Must be available for work from September-June (You don't need to be fully available this entire time. We will take people to work within this time period, but cannot guarantee work 5 days per week. Work is based on program enrollment numbers.  
• Hours: Monday through Friday between 2:30pm-5:30pm, days & times depending on location.
• Must be available for online staff training prior to start date.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Visual and auditory ability to supervise program participants.
• Ability to remain alert, attentive and responsible.
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly