Roles & Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

Learn about the expectations, privileges, and duties at each level of the SRA Family Climbing Adventure program.

Students (0-20 PFPs)

• Supervision: High; always with a parent guide or instructor
• Responsibilities:
  • Follow instructions and safety rules
  • Participate in assigned activities
  • Ask for help when needed
• Privileges:
  • Access to beginner climbing routes
  • Structured learning environment

Scholars (20-80 PFPs)

• Supervision: Moderate; some independent activity with periodic check-ins
• Responsibilities:
  • Begin making choices about activities
  • Participate in safety checks and basic equipment setup
  • Support peers and communicate needs
• Privileges:
  • Choose between climbing difficulties
  • Flexible workspace arrangement
  • Participate in group decision-making

Guides (80-100 PFPs)

• Supervision: Low; self-directed with oversight
• Responsibilities:
  • Lead group activities and mentor younger climbers
  • Independently manage safety and equipment
  • Design and facilitate climbing challenges
• Privileges:
  • Full movement freedom
  • Activity design responsibilities
  • Mentor and support other participants

Trustees (20-100 PFPs)

• Supervision: Minimal; trusted with observation and advisory roles
• Responsibilities:
  • Observe program activities and provide feedback
  • Serve on the board of trustees
  • Uphold program values and support continuous improvement
• Privileges:
  • Attend board meetings
  • Participate in program evaluation and planning
  • Influence program direction and policy

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