High Ropes Course Director - Camp Otter

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Camp Directors and Program Director, the High Ropes Director provides direct instruction for the Challenge Course area to a group of children between the ages of six and thirteen in a traditional day camp program. The High Ropes Director will coexist with the Low Ropes Instructor, mainly focusing on the high and low ropes course elements. The Ropes Course Director will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

All employees are mandated reporters and will adhere to the requirements outlined in the Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. Per our commitment to a safe environment and youth protection, you must attend required CAP and Safety/Risk Management Trainings each year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess mature judgement and sound decision making
• Ability to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
• Monitor daily camp operations to adhere to all state, ACA, and YMCA regulations
• Relate to people in a positive but firm manner while motivating and guiding campers and staff to succeed in camp program
• Maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and campers
• Possess a broad knowledge of camp activities, goals and objectives, risk management, programming planning and implementation techniques that help to create a fun, safe, and educational environment
• Instruct numerous classes per day for different age groups
• Ability to develop and adhere to lesson plans
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards for the Ropes Course areas
• Maintains administrative records as required
• Provide a safe environment for campers and staff
• React calmly and quickly in an emergency situation in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures
• Respond to environmental and other safety hazards that relate to the camp program
• Prevent accidents by maintaining constant observation, enforcing health and safety rules, and maintaining emergency readiness
• Perform an inventory assessment at the beginning and the end of the camp season

Job Segments:

• Assist Camp Directors in various areas of pre-camp staff orientation.
• Assist in an Overnight
• Attend two Family Nights
• Lead the entire camp in songs, games, and activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Current state approved first aid certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Current state approved CPR/AED certification (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Completion of a certification course in the adventure area (YMCA can provide training pre-season)
• Two or more years working with children, preferably in a day camp setting
• Must be highly organized
• Must complete Merrimack Valley YMCA online Child Abuse Prevention Training within the first two weeks of employment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Position will include leading programs both indoors and outdoors
• A typical camp week is Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 5:00 pm
• There are events (ie. Family Nights and Overnights) that require more than a 40 hour work week
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Position requires ability to walk/run around the rough terrain of Camp Otter
• Able to stand/move without sitting for four to five hours at a time
• Able to handle all emergency situations that may arise

Salary : $20