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Location and Job Title:

Program Area Leader, Ropes
Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester
1200 Edgewood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618

Principal Responsibilities:

Program Area Leaders (PALs) are responsible for developing curriculum, teaching, and supervising campers and staff in a specific Program Area. PALs are required to be certified in certain areas as it pertains to their program (ex. Lifeguarding for Pool PAL). PALs must set and follow through with staff and camper expectations as it pertains to the program curriculum. Program Area Leaders must demonstrate sound judgment and establish a nurturing and safe environment for all campers and staff. PALs will work in partnership with assigned staff and report directly to the Programming Department.

Roles/Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Serve as a Senior Staff member.
• Be responsible for the general health and safety of all campers and staff.
• Establish an atmosphere in which campers feel secure, happy, and included.
• Supervise campers and staff under their immediate care at all time.
• Ensure campers and staff adhere to camp rules.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Participate in all camp activities and supervisory initiatives.
• Cooperate with all other staff regarding matters of rules, safety, and program.
• Other duties as assigned by CSL Director and Assistant Directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Ropes Program Area Leader supervises and facilitates all High Ropes, Low Ropes, and Climbing Tower activities. Must have experience in leading teambuilding activities, must be able to climb and perform rescues on High Ropes course and climbing tower, ACCT Level 1 preferred, CPR and First Aid required.

Must be experienced in camp programming and supervision, organized, dependable, and flexible. 21+ years old preferred.

Salary:

Under 25,000

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