OFF SEASONAL ROPES COURSE LEAD FACILITATOR

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE : To assist in the implementing of safe and effective usage of the ropes course elements and equipment.

ACCOUNTABLE TO : Ropes Course Coordinator / Director of Outdoor Program

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follow GSUSA, ACCT, ACA and NYSDOH standards and regulations.
• Teach games, initiative and introductory activities to participants.
• Teach participants about each element, including proper use and safety procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing a progression of activities for participants who have registered for ropes course programs.
• Provide participants with attainable challenges on the ropes course.
• Reports any accidents promptly to the Challenge Course Coordinator.
• Ensures the proper use and care of all equipment, including recording in ropes log book.
• Lead by example & emphasize safety.
• Supervise and mentor facilitators and facilitators-in-training while working programs.
• Conduct inspections of equipment for safety, cleanliness and good repair prior to use.
• Attend, participate and assist with training the facilitators in all trainings and successfully demonstrate required skills during the ropes course facilitator trainings / refreshers in at least one refresher training per year.
• Assist in maintaining records of equipment in the Ropes Course Equipment Log.
• Complete required evaluations, time sheets & other required paperwork after each program and submit to the Challenge Course Coordinator.
• Participate in the evaluation process for all facilitators to advance to next level.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

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