Rec Staff - Timber Challenge (Summer)

Description

Serves as a recreation (Timber Challenge) instructor for departmental program offerings, including, but not limited to: Zipline, High Ropes, the Tower, and Archery.

• Facilitate program offerings, with safety being forefront.
• Participate in all scheduled training.
• Assist in the upkeep of the recreation (Timber Challenge) activity areas.
• Make suggestions, as needed, to the recreation (Timber Challenge) Lead, regarding the operation of the activity areas.
• Help make campers, staff, and guests feel welcomed.
• Teach and show Christ's love to fellow staff and campers, in word and in deed.
• Attend all meetings, both departmental and camp-wide.
• Be involved in other camp activities as planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, as the schedule allows, mainly after dinner hours.
• Assist in various responsibilities in order to facilitate Sunday camper drop- off and Saturday camper pick-up. .
• Fulfill temporary assignments to other duties, including Cabin Leader, as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Spiritual

• Is a professing Christian and is supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values as well as committed to the truths found in our Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and demonstration of character in keeping with the biblical model.
• Strives to demonstrate the Christian Lifestyle through thought, attitude, actions and behaviors that reflect a personal faith in Jesus Christ by exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit.
• Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.

Organizational

• In agreement of, and supports, Timber-lee's Ministries philosophy and policies.
• Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality guest experiences.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to teach or lead others.
• Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function and be accountable in a team environment.
• Passion for people, learning new things, and a sense of adventure.

Positional

• Is able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of reaching and touching items at a height of 84” off the ground.
• Comfortable or demonstrated capability to work at various heights with attached protective gear (55ft or lower) above the ground.
• Individuals in these positions must maintain a weight below a maximum climber’s weight of 265lbs.
• Is able to physically traverse the multi-terrain grounds in all seasons, and work in outdoor environments.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire to be considered for this position.

Offers of employment are contingent on background and reference checks.