Adventure Activities High Ropes Specialist (2026)
About The Position
Under the direction of the Adventure Activities Director, the Rocks and Rope Facilitator will assist with facilitating climbing wall sessions, low ropes team building and high ropes challenge course, running the Adventure Activities info desk and leading on grounds guided hikes. 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
- Must have up-to-date certifications in CPR (Can be obtained during training)
- Must successfully complete an ACCT Level 1 practitioner course (Will be provided through training)
- Must have knowledge of RMNP and surrounding areas
- Must have a high degree of skill working with people of all ages
- Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards
- Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards
Nice To Haves
- Preferred facilitation experience
Responsibilities
- Answering guest questions regarding Adventure Activities and programs ran through the Boone Family Mountain Center
- Setting up and tearing down indoor and outdoor climbing walls
- Belaying and facilitating both the indoor and outdoor climbing walls
- Guiding short on grounds hikes
- Facilitating low ropes team building sessions
- Leading high ropes challenge course sessions, including conducting rescues at height, as needed
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
- Know and adhere to policies and procedures set forth by YMCA of the Rockies
- Use a computer to assist guests in enrolling for Adventure Activities and enter data prior to and after activities
- Handle cash/credit cards and use a cash register to record deposits for borrowed hiking equipment and merchandise sales
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
