Climbing Wall Facilitator Resource & Admin at Camp for People with Disabilities

CAMP HEALTH, HOPE & HAPPINESS (Camp He Ho Ha)
Camp Health, Hope & Happiness is Alberta’s leading summer recreational facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. We are a residential camp where campers and staff are on site 24/7 during their 6-day stay.

The term of employment is from May 11th to August 19th, 2023.
Mandatory training runs from May 11th to 21st, 2023.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Abide by the Camp Philosophy that “Campers Come First”.
Facilitating campers on the climbing wall, zip line and low ropes course.
To facilitate team building and challenge activities for campers.
Provide maintenance to the Climbing Wall, including tightening holds, and caring for the equipment.
Preparing climbing wall ropes, and equipment for participants.
Ensure all participants are climbing or using equipment in a safe manner.
Instruct users on proper use of equipment, and how to wear harnesses and helmets.
Provide encouragement and positive feedback to participants.
Responsible for all camp wide afternoon/evening activities as well as special programs.
To plan and prepare all details of camp wide activities and evening programs as well as host each event as a co-main facilitator.
Work equally as a team to plan themes and programs for each camp week.
For every camp, hand out an information sheet to each cabin explaining the upcoming week’s programs, including; activity explanation, locations, expectations of counselors, timelines, etc.
Maintain good communication with counseling staff and remain open to suggestions and ideas.
Consult with the camp coordinators in advance to arrange for supplies, food items, themes, etc. required for a program.
Data entry, filing, etc.
Other duties as needed.
Attend meetings called by the Camp Coordinators or Executive Director.
Directly responsible to the Camp Coordinators.