Low Ropes Specialist (Camp Addisone Boyce)

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
30 Scotts Corners Drive
Montgomery, NY 12549-2263
United States
Summer Day Camp
Day Camp
Security Clearance Required
Job Start Date
6/16/2025
Job End Date
8/9/2025
Application Closing Date
6/29/2025
Pay
$2,575.00 to $2,875.00 Per Year
Job Description

To enrich the campers experience at camp through the development and delivery of challenge course activities that are appropriate to the campers’ ages and abilities while maintaining safe programs as directed by Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camp Association and the New York State Department of Health.

 

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Give instruction to campers and staff in challenge course skills and safety and elivers progressive challenge course activities

• Evaluate abilities of campers and staff.

• Requisition necessary equipment and supplies before and during camp; cares for and secures equipment; requests necessary repairs.

• Keep records and reports as necessary.

• Fill out daily equipment inspections.

• Provide weekly lessons plans to Program Specialist.

• Ensure campers and staff know and follow safety procedures.

• Report any illness or injury to the Nurse/EMT and Camp Director promptly.

• Participate in all camp activities.

• Must be able to attend all dates of ropes training.

• This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position.

• The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of Background Check.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• High School Dipolma or Equivalent. 

• Experience in working with children.

• Current certifications in challenge course operations and instruction and instruction.

• Girl Scout experience preferred.

• Camp experience preferred.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Capable of lifting and carrying items over 15 lbs.

• Proficient in navigating rough terrain.  

• Comfortable being active for extended durations.

Employer

30 Scotts Corners Drive
Montgomery NY 12549-2263
United States
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson AnnMarie Crouch
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