Challenge Course Specialist

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

1d • $510 - $720 • Onsite

About The Position

At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership – all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships. If hired as a Challenge Course Specialist, you will supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate challenge adventure programs and events. You will provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants on the challenge course. This is a Residential position that includes room and board.

Requirements

• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One season or more of camp experience required.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Challenge course experience
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• ACCT II

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety and meaningful experiences for campers.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities inside and outside of the cabin, participating 100% with activities; enjoy playing, and not "sit on the sidelines."
• Plan, organize, and facilitate all Challenge Course programming for Day Camp, Overnight Camp and visiting groups.
• Monitor Challenge Course equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as necessary.
• Assume on Duty responsibilities, run meal times, Line ups, make snack, lock up and other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor.
• Serve as a cabin counselor when coverage is needed.

Benefits

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Room and board

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed