Camp Challenge Course Specialist (3415)

THE SALVATION ARMY

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About The Position

Provides direction on the development and delivery of challenge course activities for the Salvation Army camps. Deliver challenge-course activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate for campers’ ages and abilities. Manages the physical operation of the challenge course facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years’ experience leading sports, recreation, or challenge course activities preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Certification, documented training, or experience from a recognized organization or certifying body for the types of activities offered.
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Challenge Course Specialist position include endurance, which involves climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate challenge course equipment and activities.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.
• Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Expands the camp’s challenge course activities with new challenges.
• Delivers progressive challenge course program activities.
• Trains other staff in their challenge course responsibilities.
• Ensures that all participants wear properly fitted protective headgear.
• Evaluates and documents the challenge course abilities of campers and staff.
• Ensures the record-keeping of regular inspections and maintenance of all equipment and elements used in adventure/challenge activities.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees