What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Challenge Course Specialist_E-ALM_711-Camp Department--Overnight position at The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory?
Location: Camp Hidden Lake, Lexington, Mississippi
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Pay Rate: $480.00 per week
About this opportunity:
This position provides direction on the development and delivery of challenge course activities for the Salvation Army camps.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver challenge course activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities.
Manages the physical operation of the challenge course facilities and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for in you:
Has at least six (6) weeks of experience in a management or supervisory capacity in similar type(s) of programs(s) within the past five (5) years.
Licenses and Certifications
Certification obtained within the past three (3) years from a recognized organization or certifying body for the type of activities offered or documented training AND recent experience leading/facilitating the type of activities offered?
CPR and First Aid Certification
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Challenge Course Specialist position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate challenge course equipment and activities are required.Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions. Additional Information
Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/09/2025 – 06/13/2025 and full participation is required.
The 2025 Summer Camp program will be held 06/16/2025 – 07/19/2025. The anticipation is for every staff member to work the entire summer and is the only way to receive a bonus. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Application Submittal Period: January 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $480