ADVENTURE CAMP COUNSELOR LEAD

Description

Qualifications: This position is well suited for and high-energy person who enjoys working with people. The ideal candidate will have a positive, “can do” attitude and possess the following qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR and USOPC SafeSport certification. RIVERSPORT will provide upon hiring.
• Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience facilitating or teaching in a group setting.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Knowledge of on the water safety and RIVERSPORT procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and most importantly the campers.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in the expansion of Oklahoma City through the Oklahoma River and the RIVERSPORT mission.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job according to the American with Disabilities Act.

• Ability to be outdoors for long periods of time, in a summer setting.
• Able to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, kneel, or stoop.
• Able to walk quickly to/from job locations up to 1 (one) kilometer distance.
• Able to walk at a specified pace for up to (8) hours. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
• Must have good hearing and visual acuity to observe equipment, RIVERSPORT Foundation guests, etc.
• Able to speak to give campers verbal instructions.

Qualifications

Qualifications: This position is well suited for and high-energy person who enjoys working with people. The ideal candidate will have a positive, “can do” attitude and possess the following qualifications:

• First Aid/CPR and USOPC SafeSport certification. RIVERSPORT will provide upon hiring.
• Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience facilitating or teaching in a group setting.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
• Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Knowledge of on the water safety and RIVERSPORT procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and most importantly the campers.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Interest in the expansion of Oklahoma City through the Oklahoma River and the RIVERSPORT mission.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job according to the American with Disabilities Act.

• Ability to be outdoors for long periods of time, in a summer setting.
• Able to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, kneel, or stoop.
• Able to walk quickly to/from job locations up to 1 (one) kilometer distance.
• Able to walk at a specified pace for up to (8) hours. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general camp activities (child weighing 50 - 200 pounds).
• Must have good hearing and visual acuity to observe equipment, RIVERSPORT Foundation guests, etc.
• Able to speak to give campers verbal instructions.