Ropes Specialist

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Job Description

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a difference.  The Y is looking for energetic, enthusiastic servant leaders to uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.

Qualifications

Preferred Age: 19+

Essential Functions
  • Oversee Ropes curriculum and operation
  • Maintain high safety standards for all staff and participants
  • Log usage of supplies
  • Lead in-services in conjunction with Administration team
  • Regularly communicate supply inventory/inspection with Administration team
  • Complete all Pathfinders for program area
  • Ensure cleanliness of program area
  • Operate as a Cabin Counselor outside of designated program times
  • Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values
  • Ensure the emotional, mental, and physical safety of all participants
  • Complete required paperwork in timely manner
  • Work in tandem with other camp staff to create a safe and welcoming experience for all
  • Effectively manage camper behavior and homesickness
  • Inform leadership staff of any camper or staff concerns
  • Ability to accept guidance and supervision
  • Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control, maturity, responsibility, sound judgment, and good decision-making skills
  • Be of good character, and in sympathy with the goals and objectives of YMCA Camp Piomingo
  • Other duties as assigned