Indoor Camp Counselor

Rock Spot Climbing; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative climbing facility as an Indoor Camp Counselor! This role is perfect for those passionate about working with youth and climbing. You will create a fun and safe environment for young climbers, teaching them essential skills while ensuring their enjoyment and safety. Your outgoing personality and ability to engage with children will be key as you implement lesson plans and foster a love for climbing. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Outgoing personality with experience in teaching/coaching youth activities.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and positive learning atmosphere during camp.
• Teach climbing techniques and manage daily activities.
• Implement and adapt lesson plans for individual needs.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Communication skills

Teaching/coaching experience

Detail-oriented

Reliability

Ability to engage an audience

Knowledge of games and activities

Ability to enforce rules

Education

Schooling in education or recreation

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Purpose

The Indoor Camp Counselor at Rock Spot Climbing is responsible for creating an awesome camp experience for young climbers. They will monitor safety and create fun activities during our weekly camp programs for youth at our facilities. All activities will be conducted under the direction of the Program Manager.

Our team members are dynamic individuals who are on board with our Mission and Core Values, noted below.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. First Class Customer Service - Maintain a safe, positive and productive learning atmosphere for a 10 week vacation season.
2. High Quality Instruction - Teach hard skills as well as technique in a small group setting, while managing the flow of activities/learning day to day and week to week.
3. Professional Communication - Interact regularly and professionally with campers and parents.
4. Personalized Lesson Planning - Implement and monitor lesson plans and curriculum while adapting and modifying activities based on the needs of individual students. Be knowledgeable of all games and activities.
5. Terrific Teamwork - Operate as part of a team with other counselors and staff.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for

• Outgoing, friendly personality
• Schooling in education, recreation, or a related field
• Previous indoor rock climbing and belaying experience
• Experience teaching/coaching a hands-on skill or sport
• Experience working with youth of all ages
• Previous camp/youth experience
• Experience creating or implementing lesson plans
• Experience running games and activities for youth
• Ability to engage an audience
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations
• Detail oriented and organized
• Punctual and reliable
• CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to acquire)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs

Rock Spot Climbing Mission Statement:

At Rock Spot Climbing we provide a positive climbing experience for all.

Rock Spot Climbing Core Values

• Promote Climbing to All Ages, All Abilities