Ropes Course Facilitator, YMCA Camp Classen

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Davis (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff shirts provided

Training and certification costs paid

Growth opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Camp Classen, located in Davis, Oklahoma, seeks energetic individuals to join as Ropes Course Facilitators. You will guide participants through high and low ropes elements and team-building activities in a dynamic outdoor setting.

No prior ropes course experience is required; full training and CPR/First Aid certification are provided upon hire. Flexible schedule with evenings/weekends, hourly pay $15.00–$18.00, and opportunities for growth within the YMCA OKC Association.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong communication and group management skills.
• Comfort working at heights and in a harness.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups in a warm, positive manner.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• CPR & First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Experience with team-building curriculum.
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group debriefs.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants through high and low ropes elements and team-building initiatives.
• Ensure safety, brief participants, and manage harness use as needed.
• Lead and facilitate group debriefs and relate learnings to activities.

Skills

Communication

Group management

Public speaking

Job description

Job Type: Part-time

Description

YMCA Camp Classen is seeking energetic, safety-minded individuals to join our team as Ropes Course Facilitators. Nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of Davis, Oklahoma, our 2200-acre camp offers a unique outdoor setting for challenge course programming, team building, and personal growth experiences for youth and groups of all ages.

As a Ropes Course Facilitator, you'll guide participants through high and low ropes elements and team-building initiatives. No prior ropes course experience necessary. All training and certifications are provided.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Strong communication and group management skills
• Comfort working at heights and in a harness
• Good judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work independently
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups in a warm, positive manner
• Willingness to take on varied tasks that support the program
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb, harness in, and physically assist participants as needed

Preferred

• Challenge course / ropes facilitation experience
• CPR & First Aid certification or willing to obtain upon hire
• Experience with team-building curriculum
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group debriefs

Employment Details

• Position is hourly, on a seasonal or year-round basis depending on program needs
• Flexible scheduling, including weekdays, weekends, and evening groups
• Exact schedule and hours determined based on group bookings

Compensation And Amenities

• $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Pay is every two weeks, consistent with the YMCA of Greater OKC pay schedule
• Staff shirts provided
• All training and certification costs and time are paid for
• Professional advancement and growth opportunities at camp and with the YMCA OKC Association

If you want to learn more about our programs and mission, visit our website: https://campclassen.org/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour