Certified Game Master I & Player Trainer (Mid-level)
Certified Level 1 Tabletop RPG or LARP Professional Game Master - Player Instructor (standard recreation/enterainment, non-therapeutics/non-education)
Department(s): RPG
Location(s): Varies
Reports to: Senior GM.
General Purpose
Run tabletop role-playing (RPG), live-action role-playing (LARP), or computer-based role-playing games at various locations and/or events. Provide training to new players, including understanding the game system rules and gaming etiquette.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Run tabletop RPG sessions for clients.
- Typically 1-6 players per session.
- Prepare adventures in accordance with RPG Therapeutics rules and guidelines, including GM Code of Conduct.
- Complete assessment forms.
- Prepare character sheets for participants to choose from.
- Run adventures ranging from "one shots" to ongoing mid-length and long-term lengthy campaigns.
- Address any group interpersonal issues, and maintain players compliance with RPG Therapeutics Player Code of Conduct.
- Attend either in-person, or via remote access, at least one free training session / administrative meeting per week (3-4 hours)
- Availability for at least 1 weekly group session per week (game sessions typically 3-5 hours), and up to 5 sessions per week.
- Strongly self-motivated
- Strong collaborative work ethic
- Reliable schedule compliance
Education and Training
Required:
- Minimum Level 1 GM Certification
- Minimum 5+ years experience as Game Master with at least one RPG format* and at least one RPG system/setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of role-playing game system rules for at least one published game system
- Assertive (not aggressive) presence with confident but warm, friendly, empathetic, and compassionate communication style.
Optional but preferred:
- Other RPG Related certifications/training.
- Recreation /event management training/certification.
- Therapeutic Recreation /Recreational Therapy training or certification (CTRS)
- 10+ years experience as Game Master (GM)
- 10+ years personal experience with all 4 RPG formats.
- Some working knowledge/experience with music and music therapy
- Some working knowledge/experience with therapeutic recreation / recreational therapy
- Experienced theatrical acting skills
- Effective voice acting skills
- Experienced broadcasting skills
- Experienced audio/video editing skills
- Experience with online broadcasting: Youtube, Twitch, etc.
* Formats include: tabletop (RPG), live-action (LARP), computer-based (CRPG), and solo adventure books and modules (SABM).
Core Competencies
- Exceptional GM organization skills
- Exceptional RPG player group dynamics conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional storytelling skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Enthusiastic communication style that excites others with your passion about the topics discussed.
- "Can do" attitude, and an eye for seeing where people need help before they have to ask.
- Outgoing presence.
- Well organized approach to preparing for game sessions and tracking participant progress
- Passionate supportive energy
Working Conditions
Game Master will frequently work at RPG Therapeutics offices or other locations including but not limited to:
- Conventions
- Libraries
- Community centers
- Educational institutions
- Care facilities
- Mobile Facility, the Wheelchair Friendly RPG Trailer at various locations
Hours: Varies. Minimum 1 billable client gaming session per month, and up to 10 sessions per week (3-5 hours per session).
Compensation: $20+/hr
Note: We have overwhelming demand from paying clients far outpacing our ability to provide services due to a lack of sufficiently qualified people. Employment begins 2018.
For a list of all opportunities available at RPG Therapeutics LLC, please see: http://www.rpgtherapeutics.com/contact/employment/opportunities
