Adventure Course Facilitator- Part-Time | Free Y Membership

YMC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y Membership!

Job summary

The YMCA of Charlotte, NC is seeking a Trainer Operator Counselor for our youth development programs. This part-time, non-exempt position supports challenge course activities, helps create a safe, inclusive environment, and delivers engaging experiences for youth and families.

You will work under Certified Operators, complete TO training, and uphold YMCA safety policies while guiding participants through activities, promoting teamwork, resilience, and personal growth in alignment with the Y's

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Complete YMCA Trained Operator (TO) training for each activity where assigned.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to foster positive communication with participants, families, team members, and supervisors.
• Passion for working with youth.
• Demonstrated evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, judgment, integrity, and leadership capability.
• Commitment to inclusion. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds and beliefs.
• Complete all safety and risk training defined by the YMCA at the time of hire before the first shift worked.

Responsibilities

• Recognize risks which are inherent in each activity.
• Conduct activities according to the YMCA’s guiding policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist with in-house monitoring of the challenge course activities and associated equipment including and not limited to life safety systems, activity support structures and life safety equipment.
• Assist campers properly fit challenge course equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommended procedures.
• Assist with the operation of the specified challenge course activities under the supervision of Certified Operators (COs).
• Assess and confirm that activity corridors are clear of obstructions and hazards.
• Provide assistance and emotional support for participants when needed.
• Assist with participant interventions, as requested by Certified Operators (COs).
• Performing opening and closing duties for the Challenge Course activities.
• Assess self and guests for proper gear set-up.
• Navigate relevant obstacles included on the challenge course activities.
• Provides excellent active supervision and engagement for all participants throughout the program to ensure top-of-class safety and experience.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans and facilitates activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with the Y’s values.
• Energetically engages with all participants through building positive connections, and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Our goal is to build confidence and positive self-esteem.
• Successfully leads assigned group of youth participants through a daily program schedule with a theme of inclusion, compassion, discovery, belonging, and achievement.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); maintains the program site, equipment, and required program relate- record keeping.
• Attends and participates in program activities, team meetings, and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth development passion

Leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

The YMCA of Charlotte, NC is seeking a Trainer Operator Counselor for our youth development programs. This part-time, non-exempt position supports challenge course activities, helps create a safe, inclusive environment, and delivers engaging experiences for youth and families.

You will work under Certified Operators, complete TO training, and uphold YMCA safety policies while guiding participants through activities, promoting teamwork, resilience, and personal growth in alignment with the Y's