Ropes Program Lead — Challenge Course

YMCA of Greenville; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville seeks a cause-driven leader to head ropes and challenge course programming, including climbing walls, high ropes, zip lines, and related activities. You will guide the ropes team to provide safe, fun, and engaging experiences for campers and staff.

Responsibilities include supervising safety, training staff, and coordinating gear, while upholding camp values and integrity in all interactions. This is an on-site role at Camp Greenville with a focus on youth development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old by June 2027.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification prior to June 2027.
• Previous experience facilitating ropes, climbing, or challenge course activities.
• Ability to lead a team, communicate and enforce procedures, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Willingness to complete Camp Greenville site-specific training and demonstrate competency in assigned ropes activities.
• Preferred: ACCT Level 1 Practitioner certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and supervision of campers, staff, and equipment during all ropes and challenge course activities.
• Follow operating procedures, safety standards, and site-specific protocols for each ropes area.
• Plan, direct, and supervise safe, engaging ropes programming (climbing walls, high ropes, zip lines).
• Provide daily leadership, scheduling, and supervision to the Ropes Program Specialist team.
• Assist leadership with staff training, skills practice, and assessment of staff readiness.
• Coordinate opening/closing, daily equipment checks, and logs for ropes areas.

Skills

Team Leadership

Emergency Response

Communication

Safety Procedures

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

YMCA Camp Greenville seeks a cause-driven leader to head ropes and challenge course programming, including climbing walls, high ropes, zip lines, and related activities. You will guide the ropes team to provide safe, fun, and engaging experiences for campers and staff.

Responsibilities include supervising safety, training staff, and coordinating gear, while upholding camp values and integrity in all interactions. This is an on-site role at Camp Greenville with a focus on youth development.