Ropes Course Specialist - YMCA of Greater Cincinnati : Job Details

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Position: Ropes Course Specialist

Location: Camp Ernst, Burlington, KY

Job Id: 1717

# of Openings: 5

Ropes Course Specialist

The Ropes Course Specialist at Camp Ernst works as part of the team in leading programs to ensure that campers have a successful week. The specialist will support and lead all high and low ropes course programs, plan and execute activities, and 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 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 and low ropes course.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to complete and retain high and 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 and another person across ropes course.
• Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training certification must be completed prior to the beginning of the camp program.

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