Ropes Facilitator
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Job Title: Ropes Facilitator
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $510 a week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Lead Ropes and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August 2024 (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: None
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GENERAL PURPOSE: As a member of the ropes staff team, the Ropes Facilitator is responsible for the implementation of ropes program based on camp wide goals, policies, and procedures at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
General Responsibilities
Work on a team of 3-4 other ropes staff facilitating the ropes program.
Assist Program Director with daily upkeep and logs of the equipment and elements.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all ropes areas.
Assist in the care & management of program, supplies, and equipment, including storage, maintenance, cleanliness, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.
Provide assistance/coverage as necessary to all additional operational and program staff.
Support the work of the cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Program Responsibilities
Instruct & supervise all ropes activities (including but not limited to high ropes, low ropes, and zip line) with groups of varying sizes. Ensuring safety and adaptations to meet the needs of all participants.
Camper Leadership & Supervision
During ropes activities or when assigned as needed, act ‘in loco parentis’ and guide a group of campers during overnight camp sessions.
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Staff Leadership & Supervision
Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program.
Verify ropes & general staff competence before assigning them to participate in ropes activities or a supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
Administration
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Interact with digital systems including Slack, Instagram, & Facebook.
Respect the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado, the person filling this position may occasionally be…