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Now hiring! Are you ready to help campers reach new heights and conquer their fears? Camp Grossman is looking for a Ropes Course Specialist to lead our high and low ropes adventure program. If you’re passionate about team building, climbing safety, and witnessing those "I did it!" moments, we want you on our lines!  This full-time, on-site summer role is perfect for a safety-minded, encouraging leader who loves the outdoors. As our Ropes Specialist, you will guide campers through physical and mental challenges, helping them build trust, resilience, and confidence while suspended among the trees of our beautiful Dover property.   Guided by our Program Director and Specialist Supervisor, you will play a key role in making this a summer campers will always remember.  Are you ready to make an impact? Join us for an incredible experience.  JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.  Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:   Plan and facilitate safe, engaging ropes course activities. This includes leading low-ropes team-building initiatives and supervising high-ropes elements and zip lines.  Conduct daily inspections of all cables, platforms, ropes, harnesses, and hardware. Ensure all belay techniques and safety protocols are strictly followed by staff and campers alike.  Organize and maintain the "tackle shed," monitoring equipment wear and tear and coordinating with the Program Director for any necessary replacements or repairs.  Coordinate with the Program Director to order and restock supplies during summer operations, and complete end-of-season inventories for off- season ordering Join all staff in the parking lot in the morning and afternoon to welcome the safe arrival and departure of campers Role may also include planning and leading an activity, or help with a cookout, one or two evenings (after regular camp hours) throughout the course of the summer    Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:   Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where everyone is valued and respected Actively participate as an essential team member and attend all staff meetings during or after camp as required Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling Enthusiastically represent the organization, modeling excellence and achievement Complete all staff payroll and onboarding on time and before Orientation begins Complete all pre-camp asynchronous on-line training modules and attend all pre-camp virtual and in-person orientation sessions Other duties as assigned  Supervisory Responsibilities:  Some specialists may be assigned an assistant (or assistants) in which case supervisory responsibilities include, and are not limited to:     Provide on-going direction, guidance, mentorship, feedback and supervision of assistant(s) as needed to facilitate their assistance of Specialist Create/facilitate an environment where employees can achieve individual goals Build and maintain a positive working relationship to achieve desired outcomes and the ongoing professional growth of the direct report Write and conduct a mid-summer evaluation of assistant, identifying key areas of growth with concrete suggestions for how to improve Write and conduct an end-of