CAMP KIRKWOOD ROPES COORDINATOR

Description

Job Title: Ropes Coordinator

FLSA Status: Seasonal |May - August

 Pay Rate: Stipend: $ 425-500/week (Sun-Fri) Room and Board Provided 

Reports to: Director of Camping and Outdoor Education Revision Date: 11-1-2023

POSITION SUMMARY:  What better way to spend your summer days than swinging high off the ground on our v-swing, or the breeze blowing through your hair ziplining over the lake. We’re looking for an exceptional leader who wants to specialize in all things ropes related. You will be a part of Leadership Team and lead staff in properly running ropes activities high and low with safety in mind. Implement skill progression to assist campers in their growth of ropes knowledge. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lead staff and campers in safety and proper use of equipment and elements by creating fun and challenging skill progression 

2. Maintain proper record keeping for all equipment, course usage, and staff facilitation

3. Supervise and lead campers at ropes activities: Zipline, High Ropes Course, Power Pole, V-Swing, Tree Climbing, Low Ropes, Knots

4. Ability to plan and execute an Emergency Action Plan

5. Coordinate with activity specialist and directors on programing

6. Provide direct supervision to youth and staff while teaching and leading activities

7. Facilitate ropes, target sports, aquatics, and many more camp activities 

8. Schedule and facilitate regular in-services for staff. 

9. Support all program areas, campers and staff when needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 21 years of age or older and have at least 2 years camp experience or equivalent

2. Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.

3. This position requires experience working with youth ages 5-16

4. Proven leadership experience

5. ACCT Certification or proven ropes experience

6. Have or obtain First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard and Ropes Certification (we will train) 

7. Willingness to have fun, laugh, and be silly with a love of the outdoors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to provide a physical exam by a medical provider

2. Must be able to see, hear, and speak clearly.

3. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

4. Must be in good health, able to bend, stand, stoop, walk, climb and work outside in all terrain and weather conditions for extended periods of time. 

5. Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions.

6. Comfortable working at heights and around water.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

The YMCA of Southeastern NC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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