Job description

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff for the Summer 2023 Season!

Camp Jockey Hollow, a summer day camp located in Mendham, New Jersey, has 212 beautiful acres of land with pristine hiking trails, a large swimming pool, low ropes challenge course, zip lines, an equestrian center, archery range and more.

Challenge Course Specialist Responsibilities:

• Schedule and develop age-appropriate programs and activities in camp through promotion and supervision of challenge course and zip line activities and games which will promote team building
• Maintain strict safety procedures set forth by GSNNJ
• Attend pre-camp training and conduct training to staff on challenge course and zip line areas
• Instruct and support a group of 20 girls, providing team building activities
• Facilitate zip line to all campers entering 4th grade and up
• Maintain communication with Unit Leaders, Counselors, and Junior Counselors regarding camper behavior and supervision
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise special programs for Special Interest Day
• Keep a supply of appropriate rainy day activity resources available
• Assist in planning and leading games and campfire program for all 3 overnights until 9:30PM
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of challenge course and zip line areas
• Conduct safety check of equipment and safety procedures and make and/or report needed repairs and keep daily records of such
• Maintain files of ideas and directions of challenge course and zip line programs
• Write and submit a seasonal report and evaluation of the season's program activities
• Promote high camper and staff morale
• Document and diligently report any health and welfare concerns to the Camp Health Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Challenge Course Specialist Qualifications:

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Certification in challenge course and zip line to be obtained via training and certification by camp prior to camp season
• Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere
• Ability to teach skills at in challenge course and zip line to campers of all ages and staff in a safe, inclusive, creative, and fun way
• Ability to use sound judgement surrounding safety procedures
• Must be attentive and timely
• Regularly speak, read, write, interpret, and respond to words in the English language
• Must be able to communicate well with other staff and community partners
• Membership in GSUSA is required for the duration of contracted employment period
• Ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds
• First Aid and CPR certified or willingness to obtain prior to camp beginning

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $103.00 per day

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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