What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Challenge Course Specialist (3784) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
CAMP CHALLENGE COURSE SPECIALIST
Location: Camp Hidden Lake, Lexington, Mississippi
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Pay Rate: $480.00 per week
This position is responsible for:
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.
Key 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 campers and staff follow safety procedures for challenging course activities.
- Ensures that all participants wear properly fitted protective headgear.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- 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.
- 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.
Licenses and 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 Certified
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $480