YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Ropes Course Specialist
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Burlington, Kentucky, United States, 41005
Ropes Course Specialist
The Ropes Course Specialist at Camp Ernst work as part of the team in leading programs to ensure that campers have a successful week. The specialist will support & lead all high & low ropes course programs, plan & execute activities & model the camp values.
Starting salary for the position is
$13/hour.
Responsibilities: Operate high and low ropes elements according to training and operating procedures. Assist in inspecting all equipment and elements of the ropes courses before use at the beginning of the day and after use at the end of the day. Assist in daily set-up and take down of ropes course equipment. Document daily all assigned equipment checks, element checks, facility checks and safety checks in the ropes log. Assist in tracking person and equipment use in ropes log daily. Assist in maintaining cleanliness and order of ropes course area and equipment. Assist in tracking inventory and notify Ropes Course Coordinator or Program Director of any equipment needs or repairs. Train both campers and staff in the philosophy, skills, activities, and safety procedures of high and low rope courses. Lead ground school training to all participants and verify participants proper use of equipment prior to allowing them to enter the course. Guide group discussions and debriefing activities for high low ropes course. Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to complete & retain high & low ropes course safety certifications, provided by camp. Must be able to work at heights, climb up/down a frame/vertical ladder, and pull self & another person across ropes course. Current state approved First Aid & CPR certification must be maintained throughout employment. YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training certification must be completed prior to the beginning of the camp program.
The Ropes Course Specialist at Camp Ernst work as part of the team in leading programs to ensure that campers have a successful week. The specialist will support & lead all high & low ropes course programs, plan & execute activities & model the camp values.
Starting salary for the position is
$13/hour.
Responsibilities: Operate high and low ropes elements according to training and operating procedures. Assist in inspecting all equipment and elements of the ropes courses before use at the beginning of the day and after use at the end of the day. Assist in daily set-up and take down of ropes course equipment. Document daily all assigned equipment checks, element checks, facility checks and safety checks in the ropes log. Assist in tracking person and equipment use in ropes log daily. Assist in maintaining cleanliness and order of ropes course area and equipment. Assist in tracking inventory and notify Ropes Course Coordinator or Program Director of any equipment needs or repairs. Train both campers and staff in the philosophy, skills, activities, and safety procedures of high and low rope courses. Lead ground school training to all participants and verify participants proper use of equipment prior to allowing them to enter the course. Guide group discussions and debriefing activities for high low ropes course. Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to complete & retain high & low ropes course safety certifications, provided by camp. Must be able to work at heights, climb up/down a frame/vertical ladder, and pull self & another person across ropes course. Current state approved First Aid & CPR certification must be maintained throughout employment. YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training certification must be completed prior to the beginning of the camp program.