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Category: | Activity Specialist |
Date Posted: | 2016-12-01 |
Last Modified: | 2016-12-01 |
Job Title: | Activity Specialist |
Job Location: | Balsam, North Carolina |
Number of Openings: | 2 |
Job Code: | 770 |
Job Description
Responsibilities: Work with
groups of 7-8 students with 2 instructors to facilitate
a safe and successful
experience during the
adventure activity portions of 10 to 26 day courses.
NC & WY:
- set rock climb sites and act as site manager.
- facilitate and manage high ropes course activities.
- support whitewater rafting days.
- support caving activities.
- potentially lead mountain biking activities.
- provide relief to instructor's in the
field:
- be fully involved with every aspect of group function, including roles, behavior
- management, etc.
- be prepared to administer medications and ask for clarification if necessary
- be prepared to sleep in close proximity to group to provide supervision
- work with youth in-between courses.
- WY only – support flat-water canoeing and riflery
FL & CA:
- facilitate use of ocean water craft such as motor boats or jet skis (FL only).
- facilitate water-based activities such as sea kayaking and snorkeling.
- manage logistics for groups during and between courses including managing, repairing, and
- transporting group gear and purchasing of food during course.
- provide relief to instructor's in the field.
All positions may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum 21 years
of age (20 year old exceptions considered).
Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferable
in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Recreation,
Education, or Psychology. First Aid and CPR required
(minimum WFA). Lifeguard certification required for
FL and CA staff. Strong experience required in
technical skills such as rock site facilitation and
management, ropes course facilitation, white water
rafting, caving, mountain biking, or ocean/water
activities (FL & CA only). Patience, energy,
enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity
required. Use of personal vehicle required for NC &
WY (vehicle stipend provided).
Job Criteria
Type of Position: | Full-Time Temporary |
Starting Date: | 2017-05-22 |
Salary: | $2250-$3250/season |
Experience Required (years): | Entry-Level |
Education Required: | High School |
Room and Board Provided: | Yes |
Transportation Provided: | No |
Certifications Required
CPR
Camp Profile and Contact
Contact Name: | Laura Pate |
Camp Name: | SOAR, Inc. |
Camp Focus: | Special Needs Camp |
Camp Profile: | SOAR is an outdoor and experiential education program utilizing 10, 12, 18, and 26 day expedition style adventures with youth diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities. Programs are co-ed, students are between |
Street Address: | P.O. Box 388 |
City: | Balsam |
State/Province: | North Carolina |
Zip/Postal Code: | 28707 |
Country: | USA |
Telephone Number: | 828-456-3435 |
Fax Number: | 828-456-3449 |
Camp or Job Web Site URL: | http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/ |
Preferred Method of Contact: | Apply On-line |