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Category: Activity Specialist
Date Posted: 2016-12-01
Last Modified: 2016-12-01

Job Title: Activity Specialist
Job Location: Balsam, North Carolina
Number of Openings: 2
Job Code: 770

Job Description

Responsibilities: Work with groups of 7-8 students with 2 instructors to facilitate a safe and successful
experience during the adventure activity portions of 10 to 26 day courses.

NC & WY:

  • set rock climb sites and act as site manager.
  • facilitate and manage high ropes course activities.
  • support whitewater rafting days.
  • support caving activities.
  • potentially lead mountain biking activities.
  • provide relief to instructor's in the field:
    • be fully involved with every aspect of group function, including roles, behavior
    • management, etc.
    • be prepared to administer medications and ask for clarification if necessary
    • be prepared to sleep in close proximity to group to provide supervision
  • work with youth in-between courses.
  • WY only – support flat-water canoeing and riflery

FL & CA:

  • facilitate use of ocean water craft such as motor boats or jet skis (FL only).
  • facilitate water-based activities such as sea kayaking and snorkeling.
  • manage logistics for groups during and between courses including managing, repairing, and
  • transporting group gear and purchasing of food during course.
  • provide relief to instructor's in the field.

All positions may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications: Minimum 21 years of age (20 year old exceptions considered). Minimum of 2 years college experience, preferable in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, Education, or Psychology. First Aid and CPR required (minimum WFA). Lifeguard certification required for FL and CA staff. Strong experience required in technical skills such as rock site facilitation and management, ropes course facilitation, white water rafting, caving, mountain biking, or ocean/water activities (FL & CA only). Patience, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, maturity, and integrity required. Use of personal vehicle required for NC & WY (vehicle stipend provided).

Job Criteria

Type of Position: Full-Time Temporary
Starting Date: 2017-05-22
Salary: $2250-$3250/season
Experience Required (years): Entry-Level
Education Required: High School
Room and Board Provided: Yes
Transportation Provided: No

Certifications Required

CPR

Camp Profile and Contact

Contact Name: Laura Pate
Camp Name: SOAR, Inc.
Camp Focus: Special Needs Camp
Camp Profile: SOAR is an outdoor and experiential education program utilizing 10, 12, 18, and 26 day expedition style adventures with youth diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities. Programs are co-ed, students are between
Street Address: P.O. Box 388
City: Balsam
State/Province: North Carolina
Zip/Postal Code: 28707
Country: USA
Telephone Number: 828-456-3435
Fax Number: 828-456-3449
Camp or Job Web Site URL: http://soarnc.org/about-soar/employment-opportunities/
Preferred Method of Contact: Apply On-line
 
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