Description
Windsor Mountain Summer Camp -
Location: Windsor, NH
Employment Type: 2026 Summer season- Full-Time
Job Summary
At Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp, we seek to hire kind, caring, and fun people who want to work with children. The High Ropes Course Department Head oversees the safety and organization of our Ropes Course, is responsible for scheduling and leading a team of staff while following industry safety standards. Our Ropes Course Department Head assists in training staff in team building, activity planning, emergency protocol, and belay certification. This position is perfect for a professional who loves working with children and thrives in an engaging, community-centered environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: Competitive
Travel Assistance: Travel expenses covered
Contract duration: June 6 - August 20 (full season) (option to add-on September)
Benefits Package: We provide a travel allowance, room and board, and full access to all camp facilities during your off hours.
About the Organization
A welcoming residential camp in the great state of New Hampshire with the mission of creating a warm and supportive community where children can develop self-understanding, independence, and meaningful friendships while exploring new experiences and learning essential life skills. Our community values diverse cultures, backgrounds and beliefs ensuring an enriching summer camp experience.
Key Responsibilities
- provide overall leadership and management of the program area
- assist with training ropes course staff on safety protocols and on-site procedures
- responsible for implementing safe and engaging activities that are age appropriate, supervise counselors in their program area, maintain a clean and safe
- environment, ensure program equipment is well looked after, communicate supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner, and program evaluation
- serves as a member of our program team and is charged with working in a collaborative way with their peers to ensure the success of all program areas at camp
- Oversee daily operations of high ropes course programs for campers
- Lead large and small groups through a progression of teambuilding activities, low ropes elements, high challenge course elements, and reflective discussions tailored to their program goals
- Assist in designing and facilitating progressive programs
- Delegate and support staff assigned to the high ropes and challenge course areas in facilitating activities, providing supervision, and belay technique
- Maintain strict safety protocol for all ropes course programs according to our policies and industry standards
- Ensure all campers and staff are equipped with well-fitting and appropriate safety equipment for their activity and monitor the use of equipment and camper safety at all times
- Prepare program supplies for department area; ensure supplies are ordered promptly
- Responsible for inspecting all equipment for functionality and safety before each use as well as proper records and storage after use
- Schedule check-ins with the team, offering guidance, support, and feedback
- Making lifelong memories and friendships with people from all over the world!
Requirements
Position qualifications:
- ropes course management certification
- ropes course rescue certification
- ropes course experience
- Must pass Skills Verification, including rescue skills
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- Energetic and positive personality
- Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time; ability to lift up to 40lbs; ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly
- Ability to work outdoors regardless of weather
For more information about Windsor Mountain, visit https://windsormountain.org/
Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal
Dates: June 6th, 2026 August 20th, 2026
Salary: Competitive
Apply: Send email with resume to Kerry@WindsorMountain.org
