Course Facilitator

Primary Responsibility:
Assist in the planning, supervision, and implementation of the high ropes course at White Rock. Comply with all Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital procedures for high adventure activities, industry standards, and in accordance with any relevant county/state guidelines.

• Attend a two-day training at Camp White Rock in Early Spring as well as one training day throughout the year.
  • Training will include but is not limited to: set-up, break down, course operation, safety orientations, knot tying, belay techniques and rescues.
• Work at least 3 days each season (Spring, Summer, Fall).
• Assist Course Supervisor in planning adventure course programming.
• Ensure all volunteers and/or chaperones properly assist in program implementation as needed.
• Learn, understand and practice risk assessment/management through the course and camp.
• Ensure participants are safe and always follow safety procedures.
• Complete required reporting to the Course Supervisor after each session in a timely manner.
• Maintains all high adventure equipment, ensuring that equipment is clean, orderly, accounted for and reconciled after each session.
• Work cooperatively with all course/camp staff.
• Discuss with Course Supervisor any problems or concerns with adventure equipment, areas or programs as well as bring any concerns about participants or staff up in a timely manner.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned.