Classification: Seasonal-Summer
Location: Glisson Camp and Retreat Center
Reports to: Summer Camp Registrar

Minimal Qualifications:

• Active Christian faith
• Passion for building Christian community by coordinating logistics, teaching, and equipping others
• Willingness to support the theological doctrines and practices of the United Methodist Church
• At least one year of college completed
• Ability and willingness to:
  • practice servant leadership while working collaboratively within a team
  • facilitate harmonious relationships and interactions between campers and fellow staff members
  • perform in potentially strenuous physical activities (hiking, lifting, etc.)
  • give and receive constructive feedback
  • solve problems creatively in fast-paced and at times high-stress environments
  • learn use of all necessary equipment and receive training certifications

General and Specific Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with Director and Summer Camp Registrar to understand Glisson challenge course philosophy
  • Participate in and show competence in necessary skills taught in facilitator training offered by a certified Professional Vendor Member by the Association for Challenge Course Technology as directed
• Collaborate with Director  and Summer Camp Registrar to coordinate staff training
  • Regard safety (physical and emotional) as the first priority and most important consideration in every circumstance
  • Teach belaying technique, Zipline catching, proper care of equipment, element specifics, etc.
  • Teach and ensure proper procedures and practices are used by all challenge course staff and participants 
• Daily responsibilities
  • Facilitate on the challenge course
  • Create and adjust the weekly facilitator schedule
  • Supervise challenge course staff and ensure proper procedures are followed
  • Work with staff to complete incident reports as needed (accidents, injuries, etc.)
  • Keep regular and up-to-date rope and gear logs
  • Maintain a clean and organized living space and Challenge Course supply storage space
• Maintain Challenge Course Facilities and Equipment 
  • Perform routine visual inspections of all challenge course elements on a regular basis
  • Perform any necessary repairs within scope of training with approval from the Director or Summer Camp Registrar
  • Submit maintenance forms for any necessary repairs when all individual efforts have been exhausted
  • Wash belay ropes as needed
• Active Coordinator Team member
  • Affirm and support the ministry of North Georgia Camp and Retreat Ministries
  • Be in a supportive role to the counselor to campers ministry and be available to assist as needed at any time
  • Prepare for camp during the winter & spring through on site meetings, retreats, and/or online/phone discussions.
  • Ensure adherence to camp policies/procedures and Core Values
  • Attend and contribute to Coordinator Team meetings