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Camp Challenge Course Specialist (3415)

Welling, OK • On-site

THE SALVATION ARMY
Non-Profits • 5 - 10K employees
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$13.75 - $17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Salvation Army rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 365 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Camp Season - Summer 2026 

Job Summary

Provides direction on the development and delivery of challenge course activities for the Salvation Army camps. Deliver challenge-course activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate for campers’ ages and abilities. Manages the physical operation of the challenge course facilities and equipment.  

Essential Functions
    Expands the camp’s challenge course activities with new challenges.  
    Delivers progressive challenge course program activities.  
    Trains other staff in their challenge course responsibilities.  
    Ensures that all participants wear properly fitted protective headgear.  
    Evaluates and documents the challenge course abilities of campers and staff.  
    Ensures the record-keeping of regular inspections and maintenance of all equipment and elements used in adventure/challenge activities.  
    Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.  
    Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
    Ability to meet attendance requirements.  
    Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
    Some physical requirements of the Camp Challenge Course Specialist position include endurance, which involves climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. 
    Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate challenge course equipment and activities.
    Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

Working Conditions
    Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available.  
    Operate in daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions. 
 

Education and Experience
    High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
and
    Two years’ experience leading sports, recreation, or challenge course activities preferred.
or
    Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications
    Must be at least 21 years old.  
    Certification, documented training, or experience from a recognized organization or certifying body for the types of activities offered.  
    CPR and First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
 

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US

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