The Salvation Army
Camp Challenge Course Assistant (3537)
The Salvation Army, Richardsville, Virginia, United States, 22736
Overview
PMC-Camp Rappahannock, Virginia - Richardsville, VA 22736
Category: Camp
About This Position This position is responsible for:
Assists in the operation of challenge course activities for the Salvation Army camps. Ensures challenge course activities are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assists and participates with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Challenge Course Specialist.
Key Responsibilities
Assists in Challenge Course operation. Assists in teaching and monitoring proper use of equipment.
Assists with the execution of challenge course activities as planned by the Camp Challenge Course Specialist. Assists in ensuring that the highest level of safety and precautionary measures are in place and utilized.
Assists with checking of equipment for safety and needed repairs. Report needed repairs to the Camp Challenge Course Specialist.
Assists with cleaning and securing all equipment at the end of each session. Assists with keeping the Challenge Course area clean.
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Challenge Course Assistant position include endurance such as climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Additional Information Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/15/2026 – 06/21/2026 and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held 06/22/2026 – 07/27/2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.
What We Are Looking For In You
One year of experience leading sports, recreation, or challenge course activities preferred,
OR
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications Certification or documented training from a recognized organization or certifying body: Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) or Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA), per ACA standard.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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Category: Camp
About This Position This position is responsible for:
Assists in the operation of challenge course activities for the Salvation Army camps. Ensures challenge course activities are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities. Assists and participates with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Challenge Course Specialist.
Key Responsibilities
Assists in Challenge Course operation. Assists in teaching and monitoring proper use of equipment.
Assists with the execution of challenge course activities as planned by the Camp Challenge Course Specialist. Assists in ensuring that the highest level of safety and precautionary measures are in place and utilized.
Assists with checking of equipment for safety and needed repairs. Report needed repairs to the Camp Challenge Course Specialist.
Assists with cleaning and securing all equipment at the end of each session. Assists with keeping the Challenge Course area clean.
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Some physical requirements of the Camp Challenge Course Assistant position include endurance such as climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Additional Information Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/15/2026 – 06/21/2026 and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held 06/22/2026 – 07/27/2026. If you are unable to work the entire season, please let us know on your application.
What We Are Looking For In You
One year of experience leading sports, recreation, or challenge course activities preferred,
OR
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications Certification or documented training from a recognized organization or certifying body: Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) or Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA), per ACA standard.
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
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