Head of High Ropes and Rock Climbing – Muskoka & Rainbow Lake

Wages: $6,000 (for the full contract)

Duties & Qualifications:

Muskoka Site Start Date: June 18th, 2023 End Date: September 3rd, 2023

Rainbow Lake Site Start Date: June 18th, 2023 End Date: September 1st, 2023

Rate: $6,000 (for the full contract) *Training/virtual training dates may occur prior to this date and are included in your full contract rate*

 

1. PROGRAMMING AND FACILITATION: 45%

a) Development, instruction and supervision of an Adventure program that is: safe, creative, challenging, accessible, experiential, ability and age appropriate, environmentally friendly, and fun. This includes team-building exercises and low ropes challenges, as well as facilitation of the climbing tower, dynamic team elements, and multi-level static course.

b) Inspection and risk management of Adventure Program course elements.

c) Work with the Overnight Program Manager to adapt and adjust curriculum and activities from session to session based on feedback and experiences.

d) Ensure that the Adventure Program activity area is a safe place at all times, including closing down activity area when camp is not in session or when area is not supervised to ensure safe resting.

e) Conduct regular risk management surveys of the site, activity facilities and equipment, reporting any damage of equipment or elements to Camp Director and Manager.

f) Adhere to cleaning procedures and logging as trained and directed.

g) Set up and prepare activities and activity areas in accordance with, but not limited to the standards of the camp, the guidelines of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA), and the organization’s COVID protocols

h) Ensure that camp programs incorporate camp values and traditions

 

2. VOLUNTEER AND CAMPER SUPPORT: 20%

a) Participate in risk management and site emergency procedures.

b) Collaborate with medical team, Camp Directors, and Camper Support Specialists to ensure program and activities meet the considerations and needs of each participant.

c) Assist in facilitation of on-site volunteer trainings.

d) Support in planning, prepping, and execution of camp wide programs, theme, and other activities.

e) Support, coach, and lead volunteers in achieving safe, fun, and engaging programs.

f) Assist volunteers in providing general support and supervision to campers and families.

g) Attend and participate in various program areas, staff meetings, and socials as required.

h) Support with summer bus programs and bus chaperoning as needed

 

3. SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT: 15%

a) Oversee risk management of all Adventure Program activities and the Adventure Program and course emergency procedures and rescues.

b) Supervising, directing and overseeing the instruction and experience of all participants (campers, parents/guardians volunteers, and staff) on the Adventure Program.

c) In collaboration with Camp Directors and Managers, supervision of the Adventure Program team (Adventure Program Instructors), including offering feedback, performance evaluation, and program development.

d) Support in planning and facilitation of pre-camp summer staff training.

e) Coordinate staff schedule for facilitation and time off.

f) Oversee and monitor program curriculum planning and development to maintain program standards during growth.

 

4. COMMUNICATION AND ADMINISTRATION: 10%

a) Evaluate and assess the Adventure Programs safety and emergency procedures according to Campfire Circle, The Ontario Camps Association, Ontario Health policies and Instructing Standards by builder (Adventureworks! & Challenges Unlimited).

b) Required to conduct a mid-summer inspection referring to notes provided by the yearly inspection from Adventureworks! or Challenges Unlimited Inc.

c) Ensure the program binder is kept up to date (activity plans, inventory, camper records, and rope usage, equipment).

d) Communicate Adventure Program needs and concerns to Camp Director and Manager.

e) Report on the achievement of site specific program plans and Adventure Program plans

f) Ensure accident/incident report forms are completed.

g) Produce an end of summer report capturing daily procedures, reflections on the summer and notes for future staff members in this role.

 

5. LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY: 10%

a) Help build and maintain a positive, inclusive and supportive camp community, ensuring that lines of communications are accessible, open and positive and acting as a role model within the camp community.

b) Identify staff/volunteer concerns as they arise and alert Camp Directors of recurring or unresolved issues.

 

6. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their Manager or their designate.

Requirements:

a) Experience as a staff or volunteer in a camp environment and/or working with children in a recreational setting.

b) Experience supervising staff and/ or volunteers.

c) Experience working with children with disabilities and/or additional physical, behavioural, and/or psychosocial needs as well as experience facilitating adaptive programming.

d) Experience leading high ropes or challenge course programming.

e) Level 2 ACCT High Ropes Instructor course or willing & able to successfully take the (paid for by Campfire Circle).

f) Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification for duration of the contract or willing & able to successfully take the certification (paid for by Campfire Circle).

g) Current police reference check and vulnerable sector screening.

h) Demonstrated ability to manage high risk activities

 

Advantageous Criteria:

a) Overnight camp experience

b) Experience in outdoor education or adventure education.

c) Demonstrated ability to work with children with serious illnesses and an understanding of how illness impacts the entire family.

d) Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or volunteer sector.

e) A current G class driver’s license, and eligible to be insured under camp policy.

f) Bronze Cross or NL certification.

 

Particular Working Conditions:

a) This position requires living at the Muskoka or Rainbow Lake campsite for the duration of the contract – room and board is provided. Routine evenings and weekend commitments are required.

b) In consideration of the population Campfire Circle serves, the incumbent is a non-smoker.

 

Physical Requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions and supporting camp life require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is largely performed in an outdoor environment, working at heights. The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Able to physically assist camper participants on the high ropes course • Able to work at heights

• Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

• Able to lift 20kg

Job Type: Seasonal

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