Challenge Course Facilitator

DEPARTMENT:                     CAMP GIFFORD

POSITION TITLE:                 CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATOR

STATUS:                               SEASONAL, FULL TIME

SUPERVISOR:                      PROGRAM LEADER: CHALLENGE COURSE

MISSION STATEMENT:  

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Assist the Program Leader in planning, supervising, and implementing the camp challenge course programs including but not limited to: Low Ropes Course, High Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, and Zip Line.  Responsible for the safety and well-being of campers and staff while participating in assigned camp programs.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• ACCT Level 1 Facilitator Certification required
• Experience working with children preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possess good leadership and communication skills
• Knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety assessment, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
• Able to pass a child safety background check

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Program Leader in the planning and implementing of Discovery and Wilderness camp challenge courses for electives, free-time, and cabin activities
• Help create an environment that leads groups to success
  • Know the type of group, and the specific needs of the group you’re working with
  • Maintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participants
  • Maintain an attitude of fun and excitement
  • Use encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations
• Assist the Program Leader in leading games, initiatives, and elements for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers
  • At the direction of the Program Leader, clearly communicate the instructions for each game, initiative, and element in a fun and creative manner
  • Work with the Program Leader to have all equipment and props prepared before the campers’ arrival
  • Ensure the safety of campers and staff
• Assist the Program Leader in briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
• Participate in safety training. Follow all safety procedures and standards.
  • Assist Program Leader in communicating all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activity
  • Be aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers
• Fill out all necessary paperwork as instructed by Program Leader
  • Fill out Pre-use inspections, course evaluations, rope and equipment logs, incident report forms, and maintenance forms
• Assist the Program Leader in performing inventory of challenge course program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of the summer and each week
• Assist the Program Leader in completing any necessary course or grounds maintenance as necessary to maintain a safe and aesthetic course as assigned by the Camp Director
• Attend and participate in evening programs and chapel activities
• Enforce camp policies and procedures

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
• Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
• Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
• Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
• Operate telephone and computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information
• Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

BENEFITS:

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options.  An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans:  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave:  The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave:  12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time

Paid Holidays:  13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.