Ropes Program Lead: Climbing, Zipline & High-Adventure

YMCA of Greenville; South Carolina; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking cause-driven leaders to fulfill the roles of our Ropes Program Team, guiding climbing, high ropes, and zipline activities while ensuring safety and a magical camper experience.

You will work with a diverse group of campers, uphold camp values, and contribute to a fun, creative, and professional atmosphere on site. CPR/First Aid is required or obtainable by June 2027, and ACCT1 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older or graduated high school by June 2027.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (prior to beginning work or ability to obtain by June 2027).
• Willingness to learn how to use multiple belay systems.
• Willingness to work on a team to support the mission of camp.
• Ability to work with campers/guests of all backgrounds.
• ACCT Level 1 Certification (Preferred)
• Experienced facilitation of challenge courses (Preferred)
• Experience with indoor/outdoor rock climbing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and supervision of all staff, campers, and equipment while at the challenge course, climbing room, rock site, and zip lines.
• Create a magical experience for all campers/guests in program area.
• Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind always.
• Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.
• Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at your program area.
• Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
• Manages and facilitates the use of all high adventure/ropes-based activities (including zip lines, giant swing, climbing walls) on camp as needed.
• Manages equipment and safety checks associated with challenge activities and will maintain the use of all ropes, gear, and logs.
• Support daily camp activities when not in program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.

Skills

Staff supervision

Belay systems

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent by June 2027

Job description

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking cause-driven leaders to fulfill the roles of our Ropes Program Team, guiding climbing, high ropes, and zipline activities while ensuring safety and a magical camper experience.

You will work with a diverse group of campers, uphold camp values, and contribute to a fun, creative, and professional atmosphere on site. CPR/First Aid is required or obtainable by June 2027, and ACCT1 is preferred.