OFF SEASONAL ROPES COURSE FACILITATOR TRAINER

PURPOSE: To assist in the implementing of safe and effective usage of the ropes course elements and equipment.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Rope Course Coordinator/Director of Outdoor Program

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow GSUSA, ACCT, ACA and NYSDOH standards and regulations.
2. Teach games, initiative and introductory activities to participants.
3. Teach participants about each element, including proper use and safety procedures.
4. Assist in developing and implementing a progression of activities for participants who have registered for ropes course programs.
5. Provide participants with attainable challenges on the ropes course.
6. Reports any accidents promptly to the Challenge Course Coordinator.
7. Ensures the proper use and care of all equipment, including recording in ropes log book.
8. Lead by example & emphasize safety.
9. Supervise and mentor facilitators, facilitators-in-training and lead facilitators while working programs.
10. Conduct inspections of equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair prior to use.
11. Successfully demonstrate required skills during the ropes course facilitator trainings/refreshers in either the fall or spring.
12. Work as a Council Ropes Course Trainer for at least one training per year.
13. Assist in maintaining records of equipment in the Ropes Course Equipment Log.
14. Complete required evaluations, time sheets & other required paperwork after each program and submit to the Challenge Course Coordinator.
15. Participate in the evaluation process.
16. Attend Trainer's meetings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Willingness to abide by the policies and practices of the Girl Scouts of Western New York, Inc.
2. Demonstrate mastery of skills listed on the appropriate level of evaluation/assessment.
3. Demonstrated the ability to guide/supervise children.
4. Current certification in RTE and CPR or individual is willing to complete certification course during designated training day.
5. Good health and stamina necessary to work as an off-seasonal ropes course facilitator.
6. The acceptance of working weekends as well as training days/dates.
7. Minimum age: 18 years old.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lift 35 pounds.
2. Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision 
3. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of the participants.
4. Demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience self-control and ability to adapt well to changing situations.
5. Participate in structured and unstructured activities.
6. Accept and follow directions both in verbal and written form.
7. Provide excellent customer service to other facilitators and participants.