What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Adventure Specialist - Camp Winacka position at Girl Scouts San Diego Summer Camp Positions?
Job Description
Job Description
Do you have a passion for adventure and exploring the outdoors? Spend your summer inspiring girls to build their confidence, courage, and character!
Where you will spend your summer :
Camp Winacka - A traditional rustic camp with spectacular views. The camp features a pool, miles of hiking trails, green building including a new environmental center and two lakes. Campers choose from programs focusing on aquatics, horses, arts and adventure. Campers and staff sleep in open-air cabins with built-in bunk beds, in platform tents with bunk beds or on cots under the stars.
Your summer will look like this :
Leading development of off-camp adventure activities such as hiking, primitive camping, orienteering, canoeing, fishing, and bouldering that engage, challenge and inspire campers.
Develop and deliver a high adventure program that is appropriate to the age and abilities of the campers. Ensures appropriate progression of all activities
Act as a lead facilitator for high and low ropes challenge course activities. Support and observe assistant facilitators
Teach staff and campers the skills necessary for a fun and safe adventure program including personal and group health and safety, care and use of equipment, emergency procedures, etc.
Maintain records of inventory, inspection, repair and check in / out of camp equipment related to adventure and challenge course activities
Ensure campers and staff know and follow safety policies and procedures during all adventure activities
Ensure all high adventure, challenge course, and high-risk activities are developed and executed in compliance with Safety Activity Checkpoints, ACCT, ACA, and Girl Scouts policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Collaborate with unit staff and Program Specialists with supplies, equipment, staffing, and activities to ensure off-camp trips comply with policies and procedures and monitor equipment usage
Collaborate with Administrative Team to plan and prepare off-camp trips, including, but limited to applying for permits, reserving campsites, preparing paperwork, and packing equipment
Assist in the general operation of camp as assigned by the camp director or assistant camp director, files itinerary with supervisor before each trip.
Able to tie appropriate knots, belay participants and set up and take down ropes on climbing tower safely and effectively.
Able to plan, implement and evaluate adventure experience with co-facilitator.
Transport campers and staff, as needed
Perform other duties, as assigned
What's in it for you :
Compensation : $95 - $107 daily rate. Plus meals, room and board.
Spend the summer outside and enjoy being out in nature.
Make lifelong connections with the camp team.
Experience problem solving, team building, communication, and mentoring skills.
Create unforgettable memories in the lives of campers making a long-lasting positive impact!
Here's what it takes :
Be at least 18 years of age; 21 years of age is preferred
Ability to work with children and staff of different ages
Must be able to provide
At least one camp season as a unit counselor or experience supervising campers
Ability to climb and withstand heights with a high comfort level
Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and live on camp premises during the summer
Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification, or able to obtain certification before the first day of work
Valid drivers' license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation (Daily and / or occasional travel may be required. Must be comfortable driving narrow, winding mountain roads with passengers in mini or cargo vans)
This is a temporary seasonal employment opportunity.
Salary : $95 - $107
