Ropes Course Specialist

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.  If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. 

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

Ropes Course Specialists are responsible for facilitating daily ropes course activities to campers from entering Kindergarten to our teen programs. Position will work outside on low ropes elements, zipline, and high ropes elements. This position works on a team that is led by the Head of Ropes.

Length of Position:

• June 24, 2024 - August 16, 2024- approx. hours 8:30-4:45pm

Pre-Camp Duties

1. Attend certification trainings
1. June 16-18^th (Ropes Course Training)
2. Staff Orientation

• June 14th-11am to 5pm
• June 17th-12pm to 5pm
• June 18th- 12pm to 6pm
• June 20th-12pm to 8pm-Back to camp night
• June 21st-8:15am to 4:45pm

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Work with the Head of Ropes and ropes course team to facilitate high and low ropes challenge courses.
• Keep immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns or problems concerning campers and facilities.
• Be a consistent role model for campers.
• Store equipment properly.
• Ensure that the facility is kept clean and safe, so that children are in a safe and comfortable environment.
• Relay program rules to campers in a positive manner.
• Ensure that campers know and follow safety procedures during camp programs.
• Attending pre-camp staff training.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Experience working with children ages 4-15, preferably in a camp setting. 
• Comfortable with heights.
• Experience at summer camp or similar environment preferred.
• Willingness to follow / give directions and work as a team member.
• Strong leadership and organization skills
• Willingness to work as a part of a team.
• Willingness to ask for assistance when needed or desired.

 WHO YOU ARE:

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college credits and formal or informal outdoor education preferred.

• Physical ability to perform all duties on the course.
• Previous ropes course experience preferred.  

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of time and in the outdoor elements.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Benefit & Perks: J Camps offers a complimentary family membership to the Jewish Community Center from June through December 2024. Discounts are also available on summer camp up to one camper for free and any additional camper(s) 50% off.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.