Adventure Activities Facilitator - EPC (2026)

YMCA of the Rockies•Estes Park, CO

75d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Adventure Activities Director, the Adventure Activities Facilitator will assist with facilitating climbing wall sessions, low ropes team-building activities, high ropes challenge courses, and managing the Boone Family Mountain Center operations, including the main desk. The Adventure Activities Facilitator is primarily responsible for ensuring safe, engaging, and high-quality adventure programming, excellent guest service, and smooth operation of facility activities at their assigned location. OUR MISSION AND CULTURE: We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires and staff lead with heart. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. The work each staff member does matters. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

Requirements

Current CPR certification required (can be obtained during training if not already held).
Knowledge of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and surrounding areas preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people of all ages.
Must pass a criminal background check consistent with YMCA standards.
Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Previous facilitation experience preferred but not required.
Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions
Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
Support the YMCA of the Rockies safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community.
Attend required abuse risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is required.
Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
All other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and surrounding areas preferred.
Previous facilitation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and professionally to guest questions regarding Adventure Activities and programs offered through the Boone Family Mountain Center.
Provide information and answer guest inquiries about other YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center (EPC) programs, local hikes, and general topics related to their stay.
Set up and tear down indoor and outdoor climbing walls efficiently and safely.
Belay and facilitate climbing sessions on both indoor and outdoor climbing walls.
Lead low ropes team-building sessions, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for participants.
Assist with high ropes challenge course sessions as needed.
Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings and training inservices.
Follow and enforce all YMCA of the Rockies policies and procedures.
Use computer systems to assist guests with enrolling in Adventure Activities and accurately enter data before and after activities.
Handle cash and credit card transactions; operate cash registers to process deposits for borrowed hiking equipment and merchandise sales.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of Adventure Activities