Challenge Course Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Fishkill, United States The Fresh Air Fund Full time

Challenge Course Facilitators work on the Sharpe Reservations and Camp Junior’s custom team building and high ropes challenge courses. In addition to working and living in camp with campers, Challenge Course Facilitators work six hours each day running team and community building programs, SEL activities, and belaying on the high challenge course. Challenge Course Facilitators have the opportunity to work with all six Fresh Air Camps. All Challenge staff are required to attend a four-day custom basics training with The Fresh Air Fund’s ACCT vendor. No experience is required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Teach at least two three-hour lessons each day, working with a group of twelve to eighteen campers, ranging in age from eight to seventeen.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to: running group dynamic sessions, leading ice breaker activities, facilitating on the teams and high ropes courses, belaying at the high ropes course, course maintenance, and leading activities such as games and group teambuilding programs.
- Ensure the safety of campers in and out of the program area.
- Help maintain the High Ropes and Teams Courses to comply with all pertinent safety codes.
- Attend the four-day technical skills training during orientation. Must have or obtain during orientation a current First Aid and CPR certification. Both trainings provided at Camp.
- Submit all evaluations and records as required by the Summer Challenge Course Supervisor.
- When not working at the Course, staff will take on General Counselor responsibilities at their assigned camp.
- Provide 24-hour-a-day direct supervision, leadership, and guidance to twelve campers with assigned co-counselors. This includes supervising the group in between and during the daily program, planning cabin activities, eating meals with campers and behavior management.
- Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of campers.
- Live in a cabin with 6-12 campers and co-counselors for the full duration of each camp session. Time off during each encampment will be arranged by a supervisor.
- Understand that campers come first, and decisions should be made in the best interest of campers.
- Address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
- Be an active member of the camp community by participating in all camp programming including camp-wide events, overnights, hikes, swimming, activities, and village meetings. This includes but is not limited to going on hikes in the woods on camp property and going in the water during swimming activities. At times, lifting heavy objects may be necessary.
- Write daily reports and a final evaluation for each camper to help evaluate their needs, goals, and progress during their camp experience.
- Strive to work in a cooperative manner with fellow staff to achieve goals of the program.
- Explain and enforce the policies, traditions, and rules of camp.
- Invest time with campers to meet their needs, challenge their capabilities and serve as a role model during their time at camp.
- Take ownership of the use and care of camp equipment and facilities.
- Be totally familiar with emergency procedures and follow them when necessary.
- Additional responsibilities as needed and assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of one-year experience working with children is required. Staff must be passionate about working with children.
- Interested in working and living in the outdoors for the summer.
- Emotionally mature with a willingness to work as a team player and to maintain a positive attitude.
- Flexible and willing to accept challenges and step outside comfort zone.
- Available for the entire duration of the summer program.

**Employment period**: June 12th, 2023, through August 17, 2023

**Compensation**:$2,600

**Benefits**: None

**Job Type**: Temporary

Pay: $2,600.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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