Camp Challenge Course Specialist (3415)

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. 
and
⦁    Two years’ experience leading sports, recreation, or challenge course activities preferred.
or
⦁    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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled