Christopher Conger Email & Phone Number

• Led outdoor and environmental education programming
• Facilitated ropes course elements such as the Odyssey, Giant Swing, Zipline, and Alpine Tower. Trained on rescues for all elements, and managed the safety and inspection of elements throughout the summer.
• Developed and proposed programming for regular staff in-servicing regarding first aid, high ropes, lifeguarding, and educational training
• Ran evening programs and sports programs for participants
• Assisted in the planning and execution of family camps and other programming
• Organized volunteers for camp service weekends with a variety of different projects – painting picnic tables, constructing and staining benches, and removal of invasive species

Estes Park, Colorado, United States

• Acted as a lifeguard for the pool
• Cleaned and performed maintenance on facilities as needed
• Attended regular aquatics inservices
• Supervised programs including the indoor climbing and bouldering walls, roller rink, and escape room
• Trained to operate the desk and assists guests around property

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

• Supervised and ran all camp waterfront operations, including boating, scuba, pontoon rides, and waterfront elements
• Trained, supervised, and evaluated the lifeguard staff and counselors
• Developed and adjusted summer programming to best work with new COVID19 policies and procedures
• Facilitated the safety and supervision of campers and program participants at the waterfront
• Attended training on the High Ropes course, and practiced rescues as well as facilitated the Challenge Course, Giant Swing, Climbing Wall, and Power Pole.
• Responded as the staff member on-duty to nightly cabin emergencies or queries

• Went through an extensive three-week training concerning high ropes training, belay certification, and individualized training for specific areas and equipment
• Assisted and guided guests through the gearing-up process before beginning ropes elements
• Instructed guests on facility operations, closing procedures, and activity safety procedures in a thorough and timely manner
• Gave orientations for the Hawk Island Ziplines, Rope Courses, and Jumps as well as orientations for Deep Water Solo
• Acted as a lifeguard for Deep Water Solo, a 45 ft. bouldering wall over a 20ft pool
• Attended in-services for ropes and lifeguarding skill building as necessary

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Associate Of Science - As