High Ropes Instructor

**Cave Springs Camp and Retreat**
**High Ropes Coordinators**

**Job Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Assess and maintain the safety of all people in and around the high ropes course.
- Supervise the running of the high ropes program.
- Plan and lead initiatives, communication and teamwork activities, and low ropes activities for campers.
- Perform first aid and emergency care treatment when required.
- Work as a team with other ropes staff and camp staff.
- Handle discipline situations with respect and courtesy.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the ropes shed, equipment, and first aid inventory.
- Complete all necessary checklists and reports.
- Conduct pre-use checks and continued ongoing assessment of the safety of equipment and the surrounding environment; record results and report any concerns to the Camp Director.
- Communicate and enforce all Cave Springs policies and procedures.
- Be prepared to execute emergency procedures.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
- Assist program team with designing and preparing camp activities.
- Provide leadership, support, and assistance with camp activities.
- Provide camper support, assistance and leadership.
- Fill in for counselling and program staff as needed and assigned.
- Carefully manage, maintain, and care for camp spaces and equipment.
- Contribute to a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all campers and staff.
- Act as a positive role-model for staff, campers, volunteers, and others associated with the camping program.
- Communicate effectively with all staff members.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork, positivity, professionalism, and inclusivity.
- Set personal goals and engage in ongoing self reflection and growth.
- Act as a role-model for personal self-care, including health and well-being.
- Attend and fully participate in all camp training sessions and events.
- Work effectively with year-round and seasonal Cave Springs staff.
- Model and uphold all community norms and expectations.
- Support and follow all policies, procedures, and practices of Cave Springs Camp.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Level 2 Challenge Course Instructor (or higher) is required
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C is required
- Program facilitation skills
- Experience in leading children and youth
- Ability to lead small and large group camp activities
- Ability to provide ongoing supervision and care for children
- Strong teamwork skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and team member

Successful applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the Directing Team. Thank you for your interest in working at Cave Springs Camp

**Contract length**: 9 weeks
**Expected start date**: June 23 or June 30 2025 (depending on availability)
**All Camp operations end on final camp day Fri Aug 22nd**

**Optional Part-Time Opportunity to facilitate School Groups from May 1 onward and in the Fall Season.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Pay**: $685.00 per week

**Licence/Certification**:

- Level 2 Challenge Course Instructor Certification (preferred)

**Work Location**: In person, living onsite may be required during summer camp programming. Air-Conditioned Accommodations and free meals are provided.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

Pay: $685.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-23