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Challenge Course Facilitator

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital • Temp • Capon Bridge, West Virginia • 1m ago

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Camp White Rock - Capon Bridge, WV

N/A

Seasonal

None

$14.00 - $14.00 Hourly

Negligible

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Primary Responsibility: Assist in the planning, supervision, and implementation of the high ropes course at White Rock. Comply with all Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital procedures for high adventure activities, industry standards, and in accordance with any relevant county/state guidelines.

Specific Duties:

Attend a two-day training at Camp White Rock as well as one training day throughout the year.
1. Training will include but is not limited to: set-up, break down, course operation, safety orientations, knot tying, belay techniques and rescues.
Work at least 3 days each season (Spring, Summer, Fall).
Assist High Adventure Specialist in planning adventure course programming.
Ensure all volunteers and/or chaperones properly assist in program implementation as needed.
Learn, understand and practice risk assessment/management through the course and camp.
Ensure participants are safe and always follow safety procedures.
Complete required reporting to the High Adventure Specialist after each session in a timely manner.
Maintains all high adventure equipment, ensuring that equipment is clean, orderly, accounted for and reconciled after each session.
Work cooperatively with all course/camp staff.
Discuss with High Adventure Specialist any problems or concerns with adventure equipment, areas or programs as well as bring any concerns about participants or staff up in a timely manner.
Complete other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Certified or willing to become certified in high adventure, specifically high ropes.
Healthy enough to operate a high ropes course including guiding participants, conducting rescues and course setup/breakdowns.
Experience working with kids preferred but not required.
Comfortable working at heights upwards of 30ft or more.
Interest, knowledge, planning and teaching ability in adventure program concepts.
Willingness to learn and take direction
Excellent interpersonal skills
Certified in CPR & First-Aid or willing to become certified
Committed to the goals and purpose of Girl Scouts and the Council of Girl Scouts of Nation’s Capital.

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