ROPES COURSE INSTRUCTORS

NYC Department of Finance; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Cayuga is looking for Ropes Course Instructors to provide engaging and safe experiences for campers at their ropes course. Instructors will teach high and low ropes skills while maintaining high safety standards. The position offers competitive benefits including salary, meals, and lodging, making it a great opportunity for those who enjoy working with children and being outdoors.

Benefits

Competitive salary & travel allowance

Meals, lodging, and laundry service provided

Staff gratuities ranging from $400 to $1500

Scheduled nights-off and days-off

Access to staff lounge with internet

Qualifications

• Mature individuals with high moral character.
• Ability to work with children on a 24-hour basis.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality instruction at all skill levels.
• Ensure safety standards and equipment maintenance.
• Create a positive and enjoyable experience for campers.

Skills

Teaching skills

Leadership ability

Outgoing personality

Education

ACCT certification

First-aid and CPR certification

Job description

SEEKING ROPES COURSE INSTRUCTORS:

* We’re seeking highly-motivated individuals who are suitably qualified to teach children of all ages the fundamental skills required at a high & low ropes course.

* Instructors are ACCT certified (or equivalent)and lead the ropes course activities by providing instruction at the appropriate skill level of each camper.

* The Ropes Course Director is ACCT certified (or equivalent)and has documented experience managing a challenging Ropes Course program, including supervising staff; organizing classes at the climbing tower, zip line, and low ropes course stations; maintaining the safety standards at the facility; and caring for the equipment.

* All Instructors are trained, evaluated, and qualified by the Activity Director prior to the campers arrival.

ADVENTURE & WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES: High and low ropes course, rock climbing, rappelling, zip line, ATV Honda quad riding, mountain biking, nature hikes, compass reading, cabin cookouts, overnight camping, petting zoo, backpacking trips, canoe & rafting trips, survival clinics, and more.

ADVENTURE & WILDERNESS FACILITIES: High and low adventure ropes course with 6 stations including spider web, tension traverse, port hole, fidget ladder, 32ft climbing tower, and 205ft long zip line; ATV 4-wheeler quad track; Mountain bike trails; Cabin cookout sites; and Overnight camping sites. To see a complete list of all facilities, refer to the Facility List on our website.

JOB BENEFITS:
* Competitive salary & travel allowance.
* Meals, lodging, and laundry service are provided.
* Staff gratuities range between $400 to $1500.
* Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer.
* Staff lounge features internet access.
* Precamp and Postcamp employment is available.
* Accept challenging responsibilities, and gain valuable lifetime rewards.
* Make a positive impact upon the lives of our campers.
* Meet children and high-caliber staff from around the world.
* Develop strong life-long friendships.
* Only 2½ hours from New York City & Philadelphia.
* Camp Cayuga is a FUN place to spend your summer!
* To learn more about your job benefits, click here.

ROPES COURSE INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Seeking mature individuals with high moral character, who exhibit strong teaching skills, good leadership ability, an outgoing personality, and the ability to work hard.
* Provide top quality instruction at all skill levels.
* Ensure campers enjoy themselves and experience success.
* Maintain high-level safety standards.
* Care for and maintain the camp's activity equipment.
* Keep the program area clean, neat, and organized.
* Genuinely enjoy living & working with kids on a 24-hour basis.
* Possess a good sense of humor, and the ability to laugh!
* Enforce the principles & policies, as well as the objectives & philosophy of Camp Cayuga.
* Certification in first-aid and CPR is also recommended.

TO APPLY: Complete the Camp Cayuga online employment application at www.campcayuga.com. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone]. To learn more about applicant requirements, job benefits, and positions available, refer to the Employment Section on our website.

40+ LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
Camp Cayuga is actively supervised by the Camp Directors and over 40 Senior Staff members, who are professional educators, school teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, and the like. We are seeking mature individuals to fulfill various supervisory and directorship positions including: Division Directors, Head Counselors, Program Directors, Athletic Directors, Tennis Director (USTA pro), Intercamp Tournament Directors, Trip Directors, Evening Entertainment Directors, Special Event Directors, Activity Supervisors, Horsemanship Director, Pool Directors, Lake Director, Adventure & Wilderness Director, Flying Trapeze Director, Circus Director, Creative Arts Directors, Performing Arts Director, Health Supervisor & Medical Staff, Maintenance Director, Transportation Director, Food Service Manager and Chefs, and Office Personnel.
* To see a complete list of all positions available, click here.

60+ ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS:
We are seeking multi-talented enthusiastic individuals who can provide quality instruction from beginner to advanced levels in two or more activities. Instruction is geared to the camper's individual skill level, and is patient and thorough with due regard for both safety and enjoyment.
LAND SPORTS ACTIVITIES: Aerobics, archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bubble soccer, cheerleading, dodgeball, exercise and fitness, extreme bungee jumping, fencing, field hockey, floor hockey, flag football, frisbee, gaga, golf, gymnastics, horseback riding, inline skating, jogging, judo, karate, kickball, lacrosse, martial arts, newcomb, paintball, ping-pong, pickleball, riflery, roller hockey, rugby, skateboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, tetherball, t-ball, touch football, track meets, video game room, volleyball, and weight training.
WATER SPORTS ACTIVITIES: American Red Cross swim instruction, recreational swimming, competitive swimming, water polo, water volleyball, water basketball, snorkeling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, row boating, pedal boats, paddle boards, windsurfing, fishing, tubing, intercamp swim meets, scuba diving clinics, polar bear club, and canoe/rafting trips.
CREATIVE ARTS ACTIVITIES: Arts & crafts, pottery (throwing pots), pottery wheel operation, ceramics (glazing & firing), kiln operation, clay work (sculpting), t-shirt creations (tie dyeing, air brushing, fabric painting, & silk screening), painting (water color & acrylics), drawing, sketching (charcoal pencils), jewelry making, beading, basket weaving, lanyards & braiding, leather craft, macramé, paper mache & plaster projects, wood projects, copper enameling, block printing, needle craft, mask making, decoupage, model rocketry, nature crafts and cooking classes.
PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES: Drama (acting, improvisation), music (guitar & keyboards), singing and chorus, dance (ballet, social, jazz, tap, modern), yoga, zumba, aerobics, talent shows, trips to local theatres.
EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES: Horseback Riding instruction in English & Western styles from beginner to advanced levels, trail rides, horse jumping, intracamp horse shows, intercamp horse shows, evening trail rides, horseback overnights, horse-care instruction, and petting zoo (miniature horse, goats, calf, bunnies, etc).
ADVENTURE & WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES: High and low ropes course, rock climbing, rappelling, zip line, ATV quad riding, mountain biking, nature hikes, compass reading, cabin cookouts, overnight camping, petting zoo, backpacking trips, canoe/rafting trips, survival clinics, and more.
TRAPEZE & CIRCUS ACTIVITIES: High-flying trapeze, 2 low-flying single trapeze rigs, spanish web, silks, lyra, cradle, trapeze shows, circus shows, and circus acts including diabolo, juggling, plate spinning, devil sticks, unicycling, acrobatics, clowning, rolling globe, and stilt walking.
MEDIA ARTS ACTIVITIES: Radio DJ broadcasting, music DJ, digital photography, and camp newspaper.
* To see a complete list of all positions available, click here.