Challenge Course Assistant Job Description -- Minimum Requirements: Age 19 or higher.
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PROGRAMS
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A. Plan and implement with Challenge Course Instructor:
- 1. Daily activities including, but not exclusive to:
- a. Climbing Wall
b. Universal Course.
- c. Tree House.
- d. Low ropes activities.
- e. Initiative and adventure games.
- f. Inclement weather indoor activities
- 2. Assist with planning/ creating and participate in evening programs.
- 3. Help with special day and evening programs.
B. Apprise Program Assistants of:
- 1. Equestrian safety levels.
2. Animal barn status.
- 3. Equipment needs/wants.
C. Develop, integrate and maintain:
- 1. Programs and goals to meet camper’s individual needs.
- 2. Corral area.
3. Program area equipment.
- 4. Resource materials, ideas, and notes on program advancement.
D. Other duties as assigned
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CAMPER NEEDS
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A. Assist during:
- 1. Activity periods including lifting and transfers up to 70 pounds
2. Mealtimes.
3. Emergencies as needed.
4. Other duties as assigned.
B. Forward information to parents/ guardians concerning each camper’s progress.
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TEAMWORK
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A. Orientation
- 1. Six day training session at the beginning of summer.
2. Plan and implement Orientation, for staff during Summer Staff Orientation, to Equestrian Program with Equestrian Instructor Aide (2-3 hrs.)
3. Attend staff in-services during summer.
B. Maintain positive working relations with each member of the staff and positive attitude throughout summer.
C. Keep Program Assistant and/or Cabin Leads informed of staff involvement in activities.
* Any horseback riding on the grounds of The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning must be done in the presence of the Equestrian Instructor (exceptions must be approved in writing by the Equestrian Instructor and the Executive Director).
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