Camp Challenge Course Assistant - E_Camp-Overnight-711
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Camp Challenge Course Assistant for Camp Happyland located in Richardsville, Virginia.
Job Summary
Assists in the operation of challenge course activities for the Salvation Army camps. Ensures challenge course activities are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assists and participates with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Challenge Course Specialist.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of fundamentals, rules and regulations, ropes and challenge courses. Knowledge of the principles and practices of good sportsmanship. Ability to perform live saving techniques, C.P.R. and first aid procedures in emergency situations. Ability to plan, develop, facilitate, lead and supervise challenge course activities. Ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children. Ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff. Ability to ensure the safety of recreation participants. Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff. Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Education and Experience
One year experience leading sports, recreation or challenge course activities preferred OR
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
Certification or documented training from a recognized organization or certifying body for the types of activities offered.
CPR and First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Challenge Course Assistant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate challenge course equipment and activities are required. Requires 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 with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Additional Information
Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/10/2019-06/16/2019 and participation is required.
The 2018 summer Camp program will be held 06/17/2019 -07/27/2019. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.
Compensation: $250.00/week
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Application Submission Period 01/15/2019 – 04/29/2019
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Other details
- Job Family NCV-EXEMPT
- Pay Type Salary
- 21457 Happyland Dr, Richardsville, VA 22736, USA