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St. Cloud State Internship Opportunity

 

 

Outdoor Endeavors is pleased to announce a unique internship opportunity for work with the Husky Challenge Course & SCSU Sport Camps.  The primary function of this position is working with the day to day operations of our challenge course & experiential programs.  Services include a wide array of team building, group development & experiential activities for a diverse clientele.  Secondary to this will be providing overnight first aid services for our sport camps program.  This duty is essentially an on call function that is in place should youth participants become injured during their stay in the residence halls.  This is not a camper supervision role!

 

This internship is a new position and has an incredible amount of potential for the right person.  First aid background (WFR or higher) is highly desirable along with the ability to laugh, work hard and play with a staff that does the same!  We will help you fulfill your academic obligations and provide you with a great learning experience!

 

Experience/Other Requirements:

  • Candidates must have current 1st Aid & CPR certifications.

  • Personal ropes course training or experience.

  • Ability and desire to work with a wide variety of diverse participants.

  • Ability to assess risk and act accordingly.

  • Self-motivation & ability to collaborate with other professionals in the field -Talent for planning and developing programs that address client needs.

  • Ability to confidently facilitate, instruct and talk in front of groups from 12 to 50 participants.

  • Enthusiasm for ropes course and teambuilding activities and programs.

  • Must be open to feedback and capable of development as a leader.

  • Must be available from May 26th through August 10th, 2007.

 

Position Reports To: Outdoor Endeavors/Ivan Bartha

 

Employment Compensation:   $400 monthly stipend & free lodging in residence hall during the

internship.

 

Responsibilities of the Husky Challenge Course Intern include:

  • Conduct experiential education activities in a safe & appropriate manner.

  • Work cooperatively with all Campus Recreation and Outdoor Endeavors staff to achieve our mission to serve the SCSU campus community.

  • Possess working knowledge of high and low ropes course operations, maintenance, equipment, and safety systems.

  • Be familiar with HCC staff manual and conduct activities according to SOP.

  • Attend & complete technical skills training at the beginning of the season.

  • Engage in examination and evaluation processes for all skill sets.

  • Understand and abide by the risk management plan and emergency procedures.

  • Participate in outreach, marketing and promotion efforts to ensure income.

 

Responsibilities of the Sport Camp Overnight Counselor include:

  • Primary responsibility is to provide basic first aid and C.P.R care to youth residents attending the St. Cloud State University Sports Camps while staying in residence halls.

  • Recognize & respond appropriately to emergency situations or situations in which the health/safety of the campers is at risk.

  • Counselor is expected to stay on campus at night unless given permission by Report all incidents/injuries that may occur, and submit documentation to the Follow all rules and regulations of the University and Residential Life.

  • Help participants with a professional approach.

  • Be a positive role model for campers through appropriate personal behavior.