Ropes Program Specialist; Summer

Ropes Program Specialist (Summer 2026)

Full‑time, entry‑level position at YMCA Camp Greenville. Lead climbing, high‑rope, zipline, and other ropes‑based programming for summer campers.

• Responsible for the safety and supervision of 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 the program area.
• Serve as a role model, upholding camp values and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
• Manage and facilitate the use of all high‑adventure/ropes‑based activities (zip lines, giant swing, climbing walls) on camp as needed.
• Manage equipment and safety checks associated with challenge activities and maintain the use of all ropes, gear, and logs.
• Support daily camp activities when not in the program area and fill in for cabin leaders at times.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high‑risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job‑specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Must be 18 or older or have graduated high school by June 2026.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (required before starting or ability to obtain by June 2026).
• Willingness to learn how to use multiple belay systems.
• Willingness to work on a team to support the mission of camp.

• ACCT Level 1 Certification.
• Experience facilitating challenge courses.
• Experience with indoor/outdoor rock climbing.