Climbing/Zip Asst. Director

Summitbsa; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Summitbsa in Glen Jean, West Virginia, seeks a Manager to lead canopy tours and climbing facilities, applying expertise to ensure competent staff and a quality program.

You will train and oversee staff, monitor equipment for safety, and write annual reports with improvement recommendations while modeling Scout values and maintaining a safe work area.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21+.
• COPE Director National Camp School Card (training provided).
• 1+ year leading teams; Summit employment preferred.
• Experience guiding, facilitating, and managing others at height (6'-180").
• Body weight 50-250 lbs per manufacturer requirements.
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (background screening).
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work communication.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage staff to safely deliver an aerial program.
• Monitor equipment conditions and modify unsafe operations for guest safety.
• Provide periodic staff evaluations; partake in disciplinary actions.
• Maintain paperwork and inventory for operations, equipment, and facilities.
• Write an end-of-season report with recommendations for venue improvements.
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area.
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership.
• Abide by policies in the SBR staff handbook.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest safety focus

Communication skills

Customer service

MS Teams

Adaptability

Education

COPE Director Card

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for leading and overseeing the operation and management of canopy tours and climbing facilities. This manager will provide experience and expertise that will ensure competent staff and a quality program.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and manage staff to have the knowledge to carry out a safe, impactful, and fun aerial program
• Monitor equipment conditions and deficiencies to remove or modify unsafe equipment/operations for guest safety
• Provide periodic performance evaluations of staff and partake in any disciplinary actions
• Maintain paperwork and inventory control for program operations, equipment, and facilities under their responsibility
• Write an end-of-season report with recommendations for improving venue operations

• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions

• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership

• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21+
• Required: BSA C.O.P.E. Director National Camp School Card (training provided)
• Required 1+ yr. leading teams, Prefer 1+ Summit employment
• Required: Documents experience guiding/facilitating and managing others while 'at-height' (6'-180')
• Body weight between 50-250 as per the manufacture's requirement for participation
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)

• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds