Program Specialist - Ropes Course and Archery (Camp Big Bear)

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Big Bear Lake, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS This position requires current certification and or training in the fields of Low & High Ropes Course and Archery, CPR/First Aid/AED certifications. Demonstrate good verbal skills in communicating with participants, and staff. Must be able to respond to any given emergency and know how to use emergency equipment. Must have a genuine interest in people and the ability to establish harmonious relationships with participants, and staff is needed. Dedication and ability to take instruction and follow through, problem solve, work well with others, resources and equipment is required. Must be mature, flexible, adaptable, and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. All Y employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (proof of vaccination is required). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must follow all Camp Big Bear Covid-19 operating policies and procedures Staff is responsible for knowing and enforcing program area rules at all times. Be on time. Be responsible and punctual to your schedule. Dress in proper and required attire while on duty. Follow through on assignments as required i.e. teaching Archery and Ropes Courses. All notices placed on the bulletin board in the office are your responsibility and for your information. Please read notices and act accordingly. Establish and maintain good relationships with participants. Communicate all incidents or accidents to the camp director immediately. Attend all staff meetings and in house trainings. The time and date will be distributed a minimum of one week prior to the meeting. Emergency meetings will be scheduled as needed. Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory. Assist in other areas of camp operations such as waterfront, pool, kitchen, housekeeping, and area maintenance. Program Staff may be trained to drive the camp boat at times. Instruction and training will be provided prior to operating the vessel. Staff shall conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, which commands respect from participants and other staff. Attendance at staff meetings and in house training is mandatory. Communicate all concerns with camp staff, lease group, and program participants directly to Camp Director in a timely manner. Maintain a professional working relationship with camp staff at all times. DAILY MAINTENANCE: Keep all program areas clean on a daily basis. Pick up equipment and place it in its proper storage area. Assure that all YMCA, State and County rules and regulations, and CAL-OSHA standards for safe operation are enforced. Report unsafe conditions/malfunctioning equipment to your supervisor immediately. Assure first-aid kits are fully stocked before areas can be opened. All staff shall enforce safety rules and set good examples for YMCA participants. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to safely lift more than 50 lbs. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, run, squat, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time while on duty. Must be able to safely climb ladders and trees while on duty. Must be able to be exposed to the mountain elements which include sun, wind, rain or whatever weather comes about in a mountain environment

Requirements

current certification and or training in the fields of Low & High Ropes Course and Archery
CPR/First Aid/AED certifications
Demonstrate good verbal skills in communicating with participants, and staff.
Must be able to respond to any given emergency and know how to use emergency equipment.
Must have a genuine interest in people and the ability to establish harmonious relationships with participants, and staff is needed.
Dedication and ability to take instruction and follow through, problem solve, work well with others, resources and equipment is required.
Must be mature, flexible, adaptable, and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
All Y employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (proof of vaccination is required).
Must be able to safely lift more than 50 lbs.
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, run, squat, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time while on duty.
Must be able to safely climb ladders and trees while on duty.

Responsibilities

Follow all Camp Big Bear Covid-19 operating policies and procedures
Staff is responsible for knowing and enforcing program area rules at all times.
Be on time. Be responsible and punctual to your schedule.
Dress in proper and required attire while on duty.
Follow through on assignments as required i.e. teaching Archery and Ropes Courses.
All notices placed on the bulletin board in the office are your responsibility and for your information. Please read notices and act accordingly.
Establish and maintain good relationships with participants.
Communicate all incidents or accidents to the camp director immediately.
Attend all staff meetings and in house trainings. The time and date will be distributed a minimum of one week prior to the meeting. Emergency meetings will be scheduled as needed. Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory.
Assist in other areas of camp operations such as waterfront, pool, kitchen, housekeeping, and area maintenance.
Program Staff may be trained to drive the camp boat at times. Instruction and training will be provided prior to operating the vessel.
Staff shall conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, which commands respect from participants and other staff.
Attendance at staff meetings and in house training is mandatory.
Communicate all concerns with camp staff, lease group, and program participants directly to Camp Director in a timely manner.
Maintain a professional working relationship with camp staff at all times.
Keep all program areas clean on a daily basis.
Pick up equipment and place it in its proper storage area.
Assure that all YMCA, State and County rules and regulations, and CAL-OSHA standards for safe operation are enforced.
Report unsafe conditions/malfunctioning equipment to your supervisor immediately.
Assure first-aid kits are fully stocked before areas can be opened.
All staff shall enforce safety rules and set good examples for YMCA participants.