Challenge Course Facilitator, 3 camps

Description

Title: Challenge Course Facilitator

Reports to: Outdoor Adventure Program Manager

Position: Part-Time / Hourly temp

Locations: Camp Dorothy Thomas, Riverview, FL

Camp Indian Echo, Hudson FL

Camp Wai Lani, Palm Harbor, FL

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Share you courage, confidence, and character with our Girl Scout members by serving as an instructor at our Camp Dorothy Thomas (CDT), Camp Indian Echo and/or Camp Wai Lani challenge courses. Using your leadership skills, excitement, and enjoyment of adventure, you will lead girls through our challenge courses (both low and high elements) and zip line. This is a part time positon. Scheduling will depend on programing. Primary workdays are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with the majority of programs on Saturday. If hired, you are expected to facilitate a minimum of two days per month from September through May. Must be able to attend Challenge Course training on May 29 and 30, 2025. Must be able to attend both days from 9am to 5pm at Camp Wai Lani. If needed, overnight accommodations are available at Wai Lani during the training at no cost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

• Lead challenge course safety instruction for participants grades K-12
• Engage girls and adult members in team building activities
• Instruct and encourage members as they participate in challenge course activities while monitoring safety at all times 
• Conduct safety and quality checks of challenge course 
• Be able to follow safety check protocols and procedures
• Be able to follow the outlined standard emergency operating procedure
• Follow proper safety checks of equipment including zip lines
• Follow all camp policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive attitude when dealing with girls, staff, and parents
• Fill out all program reports, collect waivers, and complete roster check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 or older
• Previous experience working with children
• Experience with climbing or other height related adventure is not required but preferred. 
• First Aid and CPR certified is preferred not required
• Previous Girl Scout experience is preferred but not required

Physical requirements

• Ability to climb, handle or carry challenge course equipment (including but not limited to poles, towers, cargo nets).
• Ability to be comfortable working on a platform at a height of 40-feet or less.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to perform work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching.
• Hand eye-coordination and manual dexterity to utilize camp equipment.
• Ability to work in a camp setting and work extended hours with daily exposure to sun, heat, and animals such as insects, snakes, bats, and horses, etc.

GSWCF expects to hire a minimum of 2 (two) part time temp staff - for this position.

GSWCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Starting Hourly rate: $15.00