Salvationarmytucson
Ropes Course Director
Salvationarmytucson, Loon Lake, Washington, United States, 99148
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:Plan, supervise, and implement 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:High School Graduate, some college preferred but not mandatoryExperience working with children preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Possess good leadership skillsPossess good verbal and written communication skillsBe able to pass a child safety background checkBe detail oriented and well organizedMust be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis interventionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan and implement Discovery and Wilderness camp challenge courses for electives, free-time, and cabin activitiesCreate an environment that leads groups to success
Know the type of group and the specific needs of the group you’re working withMaintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participantsMaintain an attitude of fun and excitementUse encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations
Lead games initiatives and elements for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers
Clearly communicate the instructions for each game, initiative, and element in a fun and creative mannerHave all equipment and props prepared before the campers’ arrivalEnsure the safety of campers and staff
Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
Communicate the objective of the activities, Five Finger ContractObserve groups’ responses to each challenge and formulate appropriate questions to encourage group learning and growthInitiate and facilitate final wrap-up session at the end of each course to sum up the experience and point campers to Christ in transferring their learning
Always ensure compliance with standards of safety and programmatic conduct. Inspect all equipment, hardware, and elements for damage before and after each course
Report all damaged equipment, hardware, and elements verbally and on a pre-use inspection formParticipate in safety trainingClearly communicate all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activityAttend to surroundings and participants needs during all coursesBe aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers
Fill out all necessary paperwork
Fill out Pre-use inspections, course evaluations, rope and equipment logs, incident report forms, and maintenance forms
Perform inventory of challenge course program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of the summer and each weekComplete any necessary course or grounds maintenance as necessary to maintain a safe and aesthetic course as assigned by the Camp DirectorGENERAL DUTIES:Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staffGive support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent programAttend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetingsFollow all policies and proceduresMaintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quartersAssist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basisGrasp, push, pull objects, and reach overheadOperate telephone and computerLift up to 25 lbs.Understand verbal and written informationSweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as neededQualified 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 positionsFour weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positionsAccrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service timePaid Holidays:
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per yearThe Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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Know the type of group and the specific needs of the group you’re working withMaintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participantsMaintain an attitude of fun and excitementUse encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations
Lead games initiatives and elements for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers
Clearly communicate the instructions for each game, initiative, and element in a fun and creative mannerHave all equipment and props prepared before the campers’ arrivalEnsure the safety of campers and staff
Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
Communicate the objective of the activities, Five Finger ContractObserve groups’ responses to each challenge and formulate appropriate questions to encourage group learning and growthInitiate and facilitate final wrap-up session at the end of each course to sum up the experience and point campers to Christ in transferring their learning
Always ensure compliance with standards of safety and programmatic conduct. Inspect all equipment, hardware, and elements for damage before and after each course
Report all damaged equipment, hardware, and elements verbally and on a pre-use inspection formParticipate in safety trainingClearly communicate all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activityAttend to surroundings and participants needs during all coursesBe aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers
Fill out all necessary paperwork
Fill out Pre-use inspections, course evaluations, rope and equipment logs, incident report forms, and maintenance forms
Perform inventory of challenge course program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of the summer and each weekComplete any necessary course or grounds maintenance as necessary to maintain a safe and aesthetic course as assigned by the Camp DirectorGENERAL DUTIES:Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staffGive support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent programAttend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetingsFollow all policies and proceduresMaintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quartersAssist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basisGrasp, push, pull objects, and reach overheadOperate telephone and computerLift up to 25 lbs.Understand verbal and written informationSweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as neededQualified 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 positionsFour weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positionsAccrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service timePaid Holidays:
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per yearThe Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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