Program Associate - Timber Challenge (Year Round, Full Time)
Description

As a Christian ministry, we have the privilege of sharing the JOY of Jesus with everyone who comes to Camp Timber-lee. Part of that joy is having a beautiful 600+ acre camp where people come to find a respite in their daily lives.


From team building to ziplines, maintaining world-class recreational activities is as important to Camp Timber-lee as providing quality programs and great service. Join a Timber Challenge team that helps manage adventure courses and recreational opportunities in a spectacular ministry setting.


Responsibilities:

  • Serves as an instructor, facilitator, and host within Camp Timber-lee’s various programs, including outdoor education, retreats, and summer and winter camps.
  • Instruct classes including, but not limited to, rock climbing, zipline, high ropes, teambuilding, archery, wilderness survival and more.
  • Plan and facilitate program activities and opportunities.
  • Assist with equipment and departmental infrastructure care and maintenance.
  • Assist hosting various outdoor education and retreat groups.
  • Assist in other camp wide tasks and opportunities to care for camp assets and facilities as assigned.
  • Responsible for execution of pre and post Timber-lee recreation experience planning and preparations.
  • Participates in and responsible for assisting in overall camp ministry planning.
Requirements

Spiritual

  • Is a professing Christian and is supportive of Timber-lee’s mission an core values as well as committed to the truths found in our Statement of Faith.
  • Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and demonstration of character in keeping with the biblical model.
  • Strives to demonstrate the Christian Lifestyle through thought, attitude, actions and behaviors that reflect a personal faith in Jesus Christ by exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit.
  • Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.

Organizational

  • In agreement of, and supports, Timber-lee's Ministries philosophy and policies.
  • Demonstrates excellent work ethic and excels at providing quality guest experiences.
  • Has excellent communication skills and the ability to teach or lead others.
  • Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function and be accountable in a team environment.
  • Passion for people, learning new things, and a sense of adventure.

Positional

  • Chosen candidate required to live on-grounds in shared dorm style units (non-married).
  • Is able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Capable of reaching and touching items at a height of 84” off the ground.
  • Comfortable or demonstrated capability to work at various heights with attached protective gear (55ft or lower) above the ground.
  • Individuals in these positions must maintain a weight below a maximum climber’s weight of 265lbs.
  • Individuals must possess or be capable of possessing lifeguard certification within 60 days of position start and able to demonstrate ongoing proficiency as a swimmer and lifeguarding recertification.
  • Is able to physically traverse the multi-terrain grounds in all seasons, and work in outdoor environments in all seasons of the year.
  • College degree preferable.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid drivers license.
  • 2 year contract with evaluation and potential for extension of contract.

Offers of employment are contingent on background and reference checks.