Ropes Course Facilitator, YMCA Camp Classen

About the role

YMCA Camp Classen is seeking energetic, safety-minded individuals to join our team as Ropes Course Facilitators. Nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of Davis, Oklahoma, our 2200-acre camp offers a unique outdoor setting for challenge course programming, team building, and personal growth experiences for youth and groups of all ages. As a Ropes Course Facilitator, you'll guide participants through high and low ropes elements and team-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Guide participants through high and low ropes course elements and team-building initiatives.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Strong communication and group management skills
• Comfort working at heights and in a harness
• Good judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work independently
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups in a warm, positive manner
• Willingness to take on varied tasks that support the program
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb, harness in, and physically assist participants as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Challenge course / ropes facilitation experience
• CPR & First Aid certification or willing to obtain upon hire
• Experience with team-building curriculum
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group debriefs

Benefits

• Staff shirts provided
• All training and certification costs and time are paid for
• Professional advancement and growth opportunities at camp and with the YMCA OKC Association

Pay

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience. Pay is every two weeks, consistent with the YMCA of Greater OKC pay schedule.

Schedule

Position is hourly, on a seasonal or year-round basis depending on program needs. Flexible scheduling, including weekdays, weekends, and evening groups. Exact schedule and hours determined based on group bookings.