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    Challenge Course Director, Camp Winacka - San Diego, United States - Girl Scouts San Diego

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    Job Description
    Teamwork, Camaraderie and Adventure Whether you choose high ropes or low ropes, you'll be empowered to choose a challenge program that is more than just learning how to climb. Encourage campers to build trust in each other and embrace adventure

    Where you will work:

    Camp Winacka - A traditional rustic camp with spectacular views. The camp features a pool, miles of hiking trails, green building including a new environmental center and two lakes. Campers choose from programs focusing on aquatics, horses, arts and adventure. Campers and staff sleep in open-air cabins with built-in bunk beds, in platform tents with bunk beds or on cots under the stars.

    Your Summer will look like this:
    • Planning and coordinating facilitation of high and low ropes courses; oversee course scheduling, equipment management and serve as lead facilitator.
    • Develop and deliver a challenge course program that is appropriate for the age and abilities of campers while providing skills progression.
    • Supervise all challenge course activities, ensuring campers and staff are participating in a safe manner, and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
    • Ensure all challenge course activities comply with ACCT and ACA guidelines
    • Supervise challenge course staff
    • Coordinate belay, skills refreshers, and enrichment training
    • Conduct safety and equipment inspections
    • Monitor equipment inventory and supplies
    • Participate and assist with general camp activities and operations
    • Perform other duties, as assigned.
    What's in it for you:??

    Compensation:? $120 - $135/daily rate. Plus meals, room and board.?
    • Spend the summer outside and enjoy being out in nature.???
    • Make lifelong connections with the camp team.?
    • ?Experience problem solving, team building, communication, and mentoring skills.?
    • Create unforgettable memories in the lives of campers making a long-lasting positive impact?
    Experience and Skills
    Here's what it takes:
    • Be at least 18 years of age; 21 years of age preferred.
    • Ability to work with children and staff of different ages
    • AACT Level 1 certification required, or 2-3 years documented experience in rock climbing and/or challenge course facilitation; Level 2 is highly preferred
    • At least 4 weeks in management/supervisory experience at a high ropes challenge course within the past 3 years
    • Ability to climb and withstand heights with a high comfort level
    • Wilderness First Aid or other advanced certification is highly preferred
    • Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and live on camp premises during the summer
    • Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or able to obtain certification before the first day of work
    • Valid drivers' license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation (Daily and/or occasional travel may be required. Must be comfortable driving narrow, winding mountain roads with passengers in mini or cargo vans)
    • Belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting; be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law and Girl Scouts San Diego mission, vision and values.
    This is a temporary seasonal employment opportunity.

    •Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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