What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Challenge Course Specialist position at The Salvation Army and Careers?
Camp Season - Summer 2026
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Working Conditions
- 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.
Education and Experience
- 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.
Certifications
- 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
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