Adventure (Challenge Course) Area Head

Ontario Camps Association; Parham; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association is seeking an Adventure Area Head to lead the ropes and climbing program at the Parham location. You will supervise staff, maintain safety standards, and contribute to program planning.

You will mentor counselors and engage directly with campers to ensure a positive, safe experience. Salary includes weekly pay with additional compensation for NL certification and relevant certifications and experience; you will coordinate with the Area Head team to deliver engaging

Qualifications

• Association of Challenge Course Technology Level 1 Practitioner (or willing to obtain)
• Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C
• National Lifeguard
• Preferred: Association of Challenge Course Technology Level 2 Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the challenge course program.
• Coach and supervise Adventure Area staff and ensure risk management practices.
• Plan and deliver RKY Camp programming with Area Head team.
• Mentor counselors and interact directly with children.

Skills

Risk management

Staff supervision

Coaching

Education

Association of Challenge Course Technology Level 1 Practitioner

Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C

National Lifeguard

Tools

Equipment inspection

Maintenance of challenge course elements

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Job Posting

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to : Program Directors

Pay Rate: starting at $525 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with additional compensation for relevant certifications and experience

The Adventure Area Head is responsible for executing all aspects of the challenge course program. The Adventure Area Head will provide the required skills and expertise to operate an adventure-based ropes and climbing program, including the inspection and maintenance of all challenge course elements and gear, completing all relevant documentation, and operating under RKY Camp’s Challenge Course Local Operating Procedures. They will coach and supervise Adventure Area staff and ensure all risk management practices are being followed. As an Area Head, they will work in conjunction with the Area Head team to plan and deliver all RKY Camp programming, support counsellors as mentors, and interact directly with children.

Required : Association of Challenge Course Technology Level 1 Practitioner (or willing to obtain), Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard.

Preferred : Association of Challenge Course Technology Level 2 Practitioner