Specialty Camp Certified Professional

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Assists in the operation of rope and other challenge course activities for the Islands Family YMCA Camp Venture. Ensures challenge course activities are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers' age and abilities. Assists and participates with camp programs and activities as directed by the Branch Director and Summer Camp Director. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists in Challenge course operation. Assists with execution of challenge course activities as planned by the Summer Camp Director. Assists in ensuring that the highest level of safety and precautionary measures are in place and utilized. Assists in teaching and monitoring proper use of equipment. Assists with checking for properly fitted headgear for all participants. Assists with checking of equipment for safety and needed repairs. Report needed repairs to Maintenance and Summer Camp Director. Assists with cleaning and securing all equipment at the end of each session. Assists with keeping the Challenge Course area clean. Assists in maintaining program supplies. Assists with keeping records on participants. Assists with end of season inventory & packing of materials and supplies. Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director. This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.

Requirements

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.
Valid ACCT Certification.
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months experience leading sports, recreation or challenge course activities preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Assists in Challenge course operation.
Assists with execution of challenge course activities as planned by the Summer Camp Director.
Assists in ensuring that the highest level of safety and precautionary measures are in place and utilized.
Assists in teaching and monitoring proper use of equipment.
Assists with checking for properly fitted headgear for all participants.
Assists with checking of equipment for safety and needed repairs.
Report needed repairs to Maintenance and Summer Camp Director.
Assists with cleaning and securing all equipment at the end of each session.
Assists with keeping the Challenge Course area clean.
Assists in maintaining program supplies.
Assists with keeping records on participants.
Assists with end of season inventory & packing of materials and supplies.
Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.