Camp Adventure Lead: High Ropes & Climbing

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

American Youth Foundation in Shelby, Michigan, seeks a High Ropes Specialist to lead adventure programming for campers across elementary to high school ages. You will manage archery, ropes course, climbing wall, and athletics, with a strong emphasis on safety and attendance tracking.

This seasonal, onsite role requires living in staff housing during training and camp sessions, with meals provided. You will develop multi-day curricula, supervise campers, and collaborate with In Camp Leaders and

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• First Aid and CPR certification (training available).
• Climbing-specific training and certification (training available).
• Previous experience working with youth.
• Strong teaching/facilitation skills; ability to teach skills to children with confidence and humor.
• Close attention to detail, highly organized, and able to take initiative.
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods while assessing risks and supervising campers.

Responsibilities

• Health, safety, and wellbeing of campers.
• Manage behavior challenges and conflict with a respectful approach; assist In Camp Leaders as needed.
• Coordinate with coordinating and supervisory staff to meet camper needs.
• Sit with a cabin at meals and rest hours; ensure campers reach activities and engage with them.
• Manage camper sign-ups for activities and ensure accurate attendance-taking.
• Ensure safety following all standards and risk management practices.
• Build relationships with campers to foster positive, age-appropriate group dynamics.
• Lead 2–3 adventure groups daily (archery, ropes course, climbing wall).
• Plan multi-day curricula and differentiate for various skill levels.
• Instruct climbing techniques and belay; assess campers’ belaying for safety.
• Assist with other activities such as athletics, arts/crafts, drama, or fitness as needed.
• Inventory program supplies, order resources, and store between uses.

Skills

First Aid

CPR Certification

Climbing Training

Youth Experience

Teaching/Facilitation

Risk Management

Job description

American Youth Foundation in Shelby, Michigan, seeks a High Ropes Specialist to lead adventure programming for campers across elementary to high school ages. You will manage archery, ropes course, climbing wall, and athletics, with a strong emphasis on safety and attendance tracking.

This seasonal, onsite role requires living in staff housing during training and camp sessions, with meals provided. You will develop multi-day curricula, supervise campers, and collaborate with In Camp Leaders and