Family Programs Staff-EPC- (2026)

YMCA of the Rockies; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, is seeking an Activity Facilitator to lead family-oriented and group programs for members and guests of all ages. You’ll run activities like sports, archery, nature activities, mini-golf clubhouse, roller rink, science experiments, climbing wall, games, and assist at the program registration desk.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and guest service as part of our mission and values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Faith).

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in speaking English.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certifications (Adult and Pediatric) required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead independently programming activities.
• Promote and assist in special event weekends and seasonal programming.
• Maintain and repair recreation equipment.
• Predict, prevent, identify and respond to safety issues.
• Communicate with all guests in a mature, responsible fashion.
• Use computer system to assist guests in signing up for activities, check out equipment, and check participant rosters.
• Make change and balance cash boxes.
• Participate in daily cleaning of program buildings as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned, including working in other departments.
• Lead guided hikes or snowshoe hikes dependent on season.
• Operate and maintain safety at the ice skating rink and winter tubing hill in winter.
• Operate and maintain safety at the summer tubing hill.
• Assist at the Nordic Center in winter as needed.
• Assist with the dog sledding program as needed.
• Facilitate axe-throwing in the summer.
• Facilitate escape rooms year-round.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Activity Facilitators are responsible for leading family-oriented and group programs for members and guests of all ages. This includes sports, archery, outdoor nature activities, mini-golf clubhouse, roller rink, science experiments, climbing wall, games and other family programs. Additionally, Activity Facilitators will assist guests at the program registration desk.

OUR CULTURE: We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for independently executing programming activities
• Promote and assist in special event weekends and seasonal programming
• Maintain and repair recreation equipment
• Predict, prevent, identify and respond to safety issues
• Communicate with all guests in a mature, responsible fashion
• Use computer system to assist guests in signing up for activities, check out equipment, and check participant rosters
• Make change and balance cash boxes
• Participate in daily cleaning of program buildings as assigned
• All other duties as assigned, including working in other departments

SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Lead guided hikes or snowshoe hikes dependent on season
• Operate and maintain safety at the ice skating rink and winter tubing hill in winter
• Operate and maintain safety at the summer tubing hill
• Assist at the Nordic Center in winter as needed
• Assist with the dog sledding program as needed

ESTES PARK CENTER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Facilitate axe-throwing in the summer
• Facilitate escape rooms year-round

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be fluent in speaking English
• Must possess current Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certifications

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMNTS

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs
• Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional
• Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards
• All other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
or qualifications associated with the job.