What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Program Counselor position at Rock Spot Climbing?
Job Purpose
The Outdoor Program Counselor at Rock Spot Climbing is responsible for creating an awesome outdoor experience for young climbers. They will monitor safety and create fun activities during our weekly outdoor programs for youth at our facilities. All activities will be conducted under the direction of the Director of Programs.
Our team members are dynamic individuals who are on board with our Mission and Core Values, noted below.
Roles And Responsibilities
At Rock Spot Climbing we provide a positive climbing experience for all.
Rock Spot Climbing Core Values
The Outdoor Program Counselor at Rock Spot Climbing is responsible for creating an awesome outdoor experience for young climbers. They will monitor safety and create fun activities during our weekly outdoor programs for youth at our facilities. All activities will be conducted under the direction of the Director of Programs.
Our team members are dynamic individuals who are on board with our Mission and Core Values, noted below.
Roles And Responsibilities
- First Class Customer Service - Maintain a safe, positive and productive learning atmosphere for a 10 week vacation season.
- High Quality Instruction - Teach hard skills as well as technique in a small group setting, while managing the flow of activities/learning day to day and week to week.
- Professional Communication - Interact regularly and professionally with participants and parents.
- Personalized Lesson Planning - Implement and monitor lesson plans and curriculum while adapting and modifying activities based on the needs of individual students. Be knowledgeable of all games and activities.
- Terrific Teamwork - Operate as part of a team with other counselors and staff.
- Disciplined Driver - Responsibly drive a 15 passenger van to outdoor locations each day.
- We are looking for
- Outgoing, friendly personality
- Schooling in education, recreation, or a related field
- Previous outdoor rock climbing and belaying experience
- Experience teaching/coaching a hands on skill or sport
- Experience working with youth of all ages
- Previous camp/youth experience
- Experience creating or implementing lesson plans
- Experience running games and activities for youth
- Ability to engage an audience
- Ability to enforce rules and regulations
- Detail oriented and organized
- Punctual and reliable
- CPR and First Aid, or Wilderness First Aid
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs
At Rock Spot Climbing we provide a positive climbing experience for all.
Rock Spot Climbing Core Values
- Promote Climbing to All Ages, All Abilities
- Create Outstanding Customer Experiences
- Build Relationships, Make Connections
- Strive For Excellence
- Succeed as a Team
