Summer Challenge Course Facilitator
Company: The Fresh Air Fund
Location: Beacon
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job DescriptionCHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATORSince its founding in
1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development
organization, has provided free life-changing summer experiences in
the outdoors to more than 1.8 million children from New York City's
underserved communities. Young people also participate in
year-round leadership, career exploration and educational programs.
For more information, visit www.FreshAir.org.The Fresh Air Fund
also owns and operates the Sharpe Reservation which houses five of
the six Fresh Air Camps, the Sharpe Reservation Environmental
Center which serves over 18,000 visitors each year. The Fresh Aid
Fund also operates Camp Junior, a camp for young people from the
Bronx in Harriman State Park.Position Summary: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 five-day custom basics training with
The Fresh Air Fund's ACCT vendor. No experience is required.
Employment Period: June 15th – August 18th, 2023Compensation Range:
$2,400 - $2,600Responsibilities:
- 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 to maintain the High Ropes and Teams Courses in order 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.The
Fresh Air Fund requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19, including eligible booster doses, or to apply for
a reasonable accommodation.Application Instructions To apply
please, submit a Challenge Course Facilitator application. We are
hiring on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to
apply as early as possible. No calls or recruiters, please. The
Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer,
committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its
work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all
identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to
apply.
Keywords: The Fresh Air Fund, Danbury , Summer Challenge Course Facilitator, Other , Beacon, Connecticut
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