Summer Camp Timber Challenge
Description:
The course is calling. This isn't just a summer job, it's a mission.
Spend your summer 50 feet up, walking campers through the moment they decide they can do it. As a Timber Challenge Facilitator, you'll run the zipline, high ropes, climbing tower, and archery range, keeping safety and spiritual impact at the center of every element.
If you're looking for something that actually matters, not just a paycheck, this is it.
What You'll Do
Facilitate high-adventure activities including zipline, high ropes, tower, and archery
Prioritize safety while encouraging confidence and teamwork
Assist in maintaining challenge course areas and equipment
Help campers and guests feel welcomed and supported
Reflect Christ's love through your actions and words
Participate in staff training and team meetings
Assist with camper arrival and departure on weekends
Participate in camp activities planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, primarily after dinner hours
Flex into other roles and temporary assignments as needed, including Cabin Leader
What You Get
$275/week + housing and meals included
Challenge course training and hands-on facilitation experience
Live on-site with a built-in community
Risk management and group leadership experience that stands out on a resume
A summer that impacts lives, including your own
Important Role Details
This is a live-in, residential role
May include temporary reassignment to Cabin Leader or other roles based on camp needs
Requires active participation in a Christian ministry environment
Requirements:
What We're Looking For
A professing Christian with a personal faith
Comfort working at height and confidence following detailed safety procedures
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment under pressure
Interest in mentoring and working with youth
Willingness to be fully engaged in a live-in summer camp environment
Physical Requirements
Able to work at heights up to 55 feet while wearing protective gear
Able to reach and touch items at a height of 84 inches off the ground
Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Must remain below the manufacturer's maximum climber weight of 265 pounds
Summer Schedule
Staff Training: June 1 – June 12
Camp Sessions: June 13 – August 7
Why This Role Matters
You'll spend the summer coaching people through fear. That teaches you how to stay calm, read a group, and say the right thing at the right moment, and those skills follow you into every job and relationship after this one. You'll also be the person standing at the top of the tower when a camper finally steps off the platform. That's a summer worth having.
Love adventure and encouraging others? This is your chance to make a difference, one climb at a time.
Additional Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older
Employment is contingent on background and reference checks