Ropes Course Director - Camp Nor'wester

Description & Details:

Are you ready to take your passion for adventure to new heights? Camp Nor'wester is seeking a dynamic and experienced Rope Course Director to lead our Ropes Team this summer! As the Ropes Director, you'll be at the forefront of our challenge course and climbing wall operations, where we guide campers through high and low ropes elements, rock climbing adventures, and team-building games. With our two four-week-long sessions, you'll have the opportunity to watch campers grow and develop their skills as they come back to the departments multiple times!

Leading a team of 4 to 5 Ropes Instructors, you'll supervise daily activities, ensuring each camper's experience is both safe and unforgettable. Safety is our top priority, which is why the Ropes Team undergoes rigorous paid on-site training in equipment usage and group facilitation. As the Ropes Director, you'll oversee equipment safety, manage daily logs and safety checks, schedule activities and staff, and, best of all, lead activities alongside campers. 

As a department staff, this position also involves staffing outcamp overnights and potentially longer trips, contributing to a camper unit, and supervising campers during non-department activities including meals, evening activities, and nighttime coverage. As with all department staff at Nor'wester, the Ropes Director is a residential staff, assigned to live in a camper unit, in a tent shared with other staff members, and included in unit supervision responsibilities.

Joining our Supervisory Team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the success of our summer programs. If you're ready for an adventure-packed summer, apply now to become our next Ropes Director at Camp Nor'wester!

Position Details
Job Title: Ropes Director
Department: Department Staff
Reports To: Program Director
FLSA Status:Exempt
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary: $4,300 (June 7th – August 22nd )
Housing: On-site shared staff accommodation

Qualifications
1. Current CPR and First Aid Certification
2. Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
3. Ability to live on-site, fostering positive relationships with peers in a communal living setting
4. Experience in facilitating high & low ropes courses, rock climbing, and belaying
5.  Previous experience as a supervisor or manager
6. Ability to attend and complete on-site ‘Site Specific Level 1 Challenge Course Participation’ training held at the beginning of Staff Training (June 7th -11th)
7. Minimum age 21

Skills
1. A genuine interest in working/living with and teaching children
2. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
3. Commitment to equity and inclusion in the camp experience
4.  Ability to accept supervision, feedback, and guidance
5.  Ability to manage, supervise, and evaluate staff 
6.  Commitment to ensuring high safety standards and adherence to all policies and procedures
7. Flexibility and willingness to adjust job responsibilities to meet the greatest needs of Camp