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Category: Challenge Course Instructor
Date Posted: 2011-03-15
Last Modified: 2011-03-15

Job Title: Rock Climbing Instructor
Job Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Number of Openings: 2
Job Code: 3696

Job Description

Position: Rock Climbing Instructor Organization: Stone Mountain Adventures Location: Huntingdon, PA near Penn State University Overview of organization: Stone Mountain Adventures (SMA) is a co-ed camp for 12-16 year olds located in central Pennsylvania near Penn State University. We are small summer camp with only 60 Campers & 14 Camp Counselors. At Stone Mountain Adventures, we believe that individuals should be challenged to step beyond their own abilities: To ride with confidence, to climb with technique, to control the sail, to bike one more hill. Stepping beyond also means personal growth: developing self-reliance; trusting in new friendships; learning to be sensitive to the needs of others in community. Our adventure activities include: -rock climbing -mountain biking -sailing -whitewater rafting -waterskiing -canoeing -caving -wake boarding -windsurfing -horseback riding Our Athletic Activities include: soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee , basketball, golf, Frisbee golf, touch rugby, softball, flag football, etc. We also do arts studio, music making, service projects and many more. Position responsibilities: We are currently hiring ROCK CKIMBING INSTRUCTORS. We are very lucky to have 70’ crags on site with 20 climbs ranging from 5.3 to 5.12. We also have 2 other locations we can climb at as well. At SMA we certify our campers to belay so you will not be a belay slave. The other good news is that when you are not climbing you get to lead other the other exciting adventure activities we offer. Responsibilities Include: -Run ground school / belay training -Setting up top rope climbs using natural anchors -Setting up rappels with a lower able anchor -Monitoring top rope site -Demonstrating climbing techniques (you get to climb most days!) -Maintain climbing equipment -Lead other camp activities (sports, white water rafting, mt biking, service) Position qualifications: Applicants should have the following qualifications: -experience building anchors -experience managing a top rope site -have a positive outlook on life -Be excited about the prospect of getting paid to "play & climb” for the summer. -Be 21+ years old -Have a valid drivers license. Dates of employment: 6/15 - 8/20 Benefits: Contract Salary $1700 to $2200 Depending on Experience. Room & Board Included. Terrific work environment: you get to climb 6 days a week, we listen to your opinions & ideas. Pro Purchase Program with Black Diamond, Mt Hardware & others. To Apply please download & complete our Staff Application from our web site (www.sma-summers.com) and e-mail it with a current resume & cover letter to Jud Millar [email protected] Stone Mountain Adventures 9803 Old Hawn Road, Huntingdon PA 16652 814-667-3874 fax 814-667-2498 www.sma-summers.com [email protected]

Job Criteria

Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent
Starting Date: 0000-00-00
Salary: DOE
Experience Required (years): 2
Education Required: None
Room and Board Provided: Yes
Transportation Provided: Yes

Certifications Required

None

Camp Profile and Contact

Contact Name: Judson Millar
Camp Name: Stone Mountain Adventures
Camp Focus: Adventure Camp
Camp Profile:
Street Address: 9803 old hawn rd
City: Huntingdon
State/Province: Pennsylvania
Zip/Postal Code: 16652
Country: USA
Telephone Number: 814-667-3874
Fax Number: 814-667-2498
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
(to send cover letters and resumes directly)
Camp or Job Web Site URL: www.sma-summers.com
Preferred Method of Contact: E-mail
 
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