Recreation and Adventure Intern

The Recreation and Adventure Intern works with the Ropes Course Assistant to help facilitate the high and low elements of our challenge course and 40’ climbing tower as well as create and lead recreation programming. 

Duties to include:

• Supervise, lead, and monitor challenge course activities for campers/villages
  • This includes observing safety on the ground and on the high ropes course. 
• Guide campers and outside groups in correctly putting on harnesses, participating in the belay team and other safety at the ropes course. 
• Be the main Belay person for all participants on the challenge course.
• Lead/teach team building activities for campers and staff
  • Through games, materials, etc. with the help of the Challenge Course Coordinator
• Maintain upkeep of elements and logs of ropes/gear. Including general maintenance as well as weeding, landscaping, movable parts, etc.
• Supervise the Ropes Course Assistant and help to create schedules for their time at the Ropes Course.
• Attend all staff meetings on Sundays and Fridays
• Participate, Lead, and Create daily recreation programs.
• When not leading campers or tending to other duties – support cabin leaders. Communicate with the Program Coordinator for any needs. This may be leading an activity for a cabin leader, helping with a specific camper, or preparing materials for other activities.

Qualifications:

• Be a team player. The Ropes Course Coordinator will work with all campers and staff from different backgrounds. 
• Positive Attitude. Camp can be hard – staying positive helps campers and staff feel energized.
• Willingness to be a listening ear and empathetic voice
• Open minded and willing to help out in other areas. 
• Creativity – will be creating new nature games and think of how to engage campers
• Strong commitment to safety and rules.