Rope Course Director

Sponsoring YMCA
Camp Information
Room and Board Provided
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
Executive Director
Stephanie Bewley
[email protected]

382 Camp Kresge Lane
White Haven, PA 18661
United States

Join the YMCA Camp Kresge team to have a lasting impact on children, teens, and adults from all over the world!
Camp Description

YMCA Camp Kresge is located in White Haven, PA in the Pocono Mountains. Offering year-round programs with a focus on Summer Day & Overnight Camp. Our facility features updated cabins, a variety of activities, and a lively aquatic program on our private lake. 

Job Description

The Ropes Course Director will oversee the daily management of the climbing tower, zip line, and high & low ropes courses. This role will enforce safety standards to ensure a fun, safe experience for all participants. Preferred season of May through August, with flexible dates for the right candidate. 

Qualifications

  1. Minimum 21 years of age

  2. Minimum 2 years or more of camp or high ropes experience

  3. Experience supervising staff and working with youth

  4. Experience or certification in Ropes Course programming

  5. Emotionally mature, of good moral character, willing to work under supervision

  6. Good communication and organizational skills

  7. Willing to work and live in a community atmosphere

Essential Functions

General Responsibilities:

  1. Supervise daily operations of daily rental group program (visiting Day Camps)

  2. Supervise daily operations of the Ropes Course programs

  3. Provide leadership and guidance for ropes course staff and rental groups

  4. Develop a diverse set of age-appropriate progressive programming and lesson plans

  5. Develop programs that are fun, exciting, and safe for all participants 

  6. Educate staff to teach programs and procedures, evaluate staff that teach program

  7. Supervise and operate the Ropes Course within camp’s guidelines and objectives outlined in the Ropes Course Program Manuals and PA Ride Operator’s Manual

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate and document daily inspections of High Ropes, Low Ropes, Tower and Zip Line

  2. Lead & document in-house ropes course training to staff during staff training

  3. Conduct and document in-service rescue training during the summer camp season

  4. Maintain accurate, up to date records for Ropes Staff, Ropes Courses and PA Rides

  5. Facilitate rental group schedules and supervise staff working with group

  6. Inform the Camp & Conference Director of equipment needed and concerns involving the courses in a timely fashion to ensure the program has what it needs to run smoothly.

  7. Perform routine maintenance on program equipment and course

Other Responsibilities:

  1. Offer enthusiasm for camp life and program

  2. Assist with staff training at the beginning of the summer season

  3. Evaluate camp program and provide input to the leadership staff

  4. Abide by mandatory reporting policy, as described in staff manual

  5. Other duties as assigned by the Overnight Camp Director or Sr. Director

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

YUSA Leader

Required Certifications

Experience or certification in Ropes Course programming