High Ropes Adventure Coordinator (Onsite Housing)

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

The American Youth Foundation seeks a High Rope Coordinator to oversee adventure programming including the archery range, ropes course, and climbing wall at our Michigan camps. You will live on site during staff training and camp sessions, with housing and meals provided.

Responsibilities include supervising campers, ensuring safety, leading groups, and collaborating with staff to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities while fostering social-emotional growth and a positive community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Previous climbing experience.
• Strong facilitation/teaching skills.
• Previous experience working with youth.
• Demonstrated positive leadership with young adults.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage people in a way that positively supports their development.
• Demonstrate resilience and good judgement in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Camper supervision focused on health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Facilitate behavior management with respect for youth development.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities and team-building events.
• Manage adventure team equipment and facilities.
• Participate actively in all camp activities with enthusiasm.

Skills

21+ years old

Climbing experience

Facilitation/teaching

Youth experience

Leadership with young adults

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Resilience & judgement

Job description

The American Youth Foundation seeks a High Rope Coordinator to oversee adventure programming including the archery range, ropes course, and climbing wall at our Michigan camps. You will live on site during staff training and camp sessions, with housing and meals provided.

Responsibilities include supervising campers, ensuring safety, leading groups, and collaborating with staff to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities while fostering social-emotional growth and a positive community.