Rock Climbing Specialist
Rock Climbing Specialist

We�re the secret sauce of summer for over 3,500 children throughout the Chicago area. Every Summer, the Apachi Day Camps � each with its own special blend of camp � become the place where kids learn to spread their wings, test the waters, push their envelope and find their bliss.

Z Frank Apachi Day Camp is on the lookout for:

Adventure Tree Specialist: supervise the Adventure Tree program, maintaining equipment, daily set up and take down, safety checks and teaching safety and climbing procedures to campers and staff. Must be 21 yrs. old without a fear of heights; we provide the one week of intensive training required for this position!

Rock Climbing Specialists: outdoor adventure enthusiasts help campers build skills and self-confidence through rock climbing challenges on ZFA�s outdoor climbing tower.

Schedule:

Certification � Week of June 6th

June 13-Aug 12

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM to 3:00PM

Compensation:

$4800 for the summer

Key Essential Job Duties:

Able to lift/move children up to 45 lbs.
Demonstrate physical stamina and agility required to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
Move from sitting (chair and floor) to standing position easily and quickly.
Stand for long periods of time and be able to run and actively engage physically with children.
Ability to assist getting children on and off the bus and or cars.
Able to ride on bus for a field trip and or bus route.
Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of children ages 3 � 12 years old.
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
Actively participate with children during games including running & climbing.
Move around with children at their pace and be actively involved with children rather than just watching them.
Supervise children, always keeping them in sight and sound.
Know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. Prevent, circumvent, and deal with problem behaviors appropriately and effectively.
Maintain a sense of calm and perspective with physical and mental alertness during stressful times.
Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
Ability to run up to 100 yards (in the case of an emergency).
Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.