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Core Responsibilities The Ascendigo Alpine Manager (AM) oversees the climbing component of our summer camp programming. The AM supervises the Alpine team (two to four Alpine Specialists) which includes but is not limited to assigning tasks, delegating responsibilities, coordinating logistics, and overcoming interpersonal conflicts. The AM must constantly monitor the climbing site to ensure the safety of campers and staff alike, making judgment calls about weather cancellations and assisting other administrative staff in finding alternative rainy-day activities. A typical day on the Alpine Team includes transporting gear to the climbing site, building anchors and setting up ropes, top‑rope belaying campers, cleaning up the climbing site, and returning to town to store the gear. The AM works in proximity with our campers and may need to assist with behavior prevention & mitigation and daily living activities such as toileting and hygiene. Tasks Work directly with clients who have challenging behaviors which may include physical aggression toward others Oversee and provide feedback to Alpine Specialists Coordinate setup at the alpine site each day Maintain situational awareness and quick thinking as required in an outdoor environment Collaborate with Ascendigo Coaches and Interns to create sports lesson plans and goals that meet clients’ needs Act as a teacher and advocate for clients Teach alpine skill acquisition to clients Be willing to work occasional weekend shifts Build a positive rapport with clients and facilitate FUN! Qualifications Must be 21 or over and have legal working status Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags Must provide current CPR/First Aid certification High school diploma required Applicants required to have and use their own phone for work duties Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media) Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds) Personal Characteristics Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers Eliminate derogatory words and phrases Speak with people—not at them— or about them Protect the culture of your organization—report and support Empathize—consider what it is like in others’ situations Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect About Us DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with. Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are headquartered in Carbondale, CO. ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendigo Autism Services

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