PLAYA VISTA CAMP COUNSELOR

Sender One Climbing LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Camp Counselors to inspire and guide campers through exciting climbing activities. In this dynamic role, you'll lead team-building exercises, educate participants on climbing safety, and foster a supportive environment for children. Your passion for climbing and working with kids will shine as you help them tackle their climbing projects and build confidence. Join a vibrant community dedicated to connecting individuals through the joy of climbing, and make a positive impact on the lives of young climbers this camp season!

Qualifications

• Passionate about climbing and working with kids.
• Ability to learn and grow from tasks and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead team-building activities and foster learning for climbing.
• Educate on risks involved with climbing and manage camp needs.

Skills

Climbing Instruction

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Feedback Reception

Education

Experience working with kids

Bouldering experience

Tools

Google Suite

Rock Gym Pro

Basecamp

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SENDER ONE PLAYA VISTA - LOS ANGELES, CA

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Overview:

A Camp Counselor is someone who is enthusiastic to run activities with a group of new and returning campers. Camp Counselors are patient, understanding, and adaptable to the climbing needs of each climber.

Responsibilities:

• Leading team building and exciting activities with the provided curriculum from the Bouldering Gym Manager;
• Foster learning for climbing and coach the camp participants up their climbing projects;
• Educate and manage the inherent risks involved with climbing;
• Communicate any camp needs, inquiries, and concerns to the Bouldering Gym Manager;
• Assist and communicate with fellow team members and other departments such as Facilities and Route Setting wherever necessary;
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30lbs;
• Answer youth program-related questions, including camps, and create a connection with the camper’s parents;
• Have a high level of product knowledge of gym offerings including but not limited to Day Use, Multi Day Use, Memberships for Sender One, Sender City Annual Pass for our full service locations, Groups & Parties offerings, Youth Program offerings, and ongoing community & gym events.
• Have a basic understanding and ability to assist with Pro Shop products;
• Complete department & operations checklist(s) in a timely manner;
• Take initiative to help the team progress to our shared purpose - discover ourselves and connect with others through climbing.

Qualifications

Profile:

• Passionate about climbing, working with kids, and instructing;
• Ability to harness imagination and find novel approaches to shared responsibilities;
• Ability to learn and grow from each task, challenge, and interaction while seeing them through to the end;
• Open to receiving and providing feedback, guidance, insight, assistance, and perspective in a professional manner;
• Work with a team, provide support to fellow team members, share ideas, and earn trust;
• Take initiative and have the drive to grow professionally.

Industry Experience:

• Bouldering experience required;
• Knowledge of Google Suite – Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.;
• Knowledge of Rock Gym Pro software;
• Knowledge of Basecamp;
• Experience working with kids in a camp setting;
• Experience coaching and instructing.

Time Commitment:

• Must be able to work at least one camp session per day (AM or PM shift) & work Monday through Friday for the duration of the camp season.