Ropes Facilitator

Girl Scouts of Colorado•Woodland Park, CO

13d•$480 - $530•Onsite

About The Position

The Ropes Facilitator is a member of the ropes staff team at a Girl Scouts of Colorado camp property in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The role implements the ropes program in line with camp-wide goals, policies, and procedures, while supporting property, hospitality, operational, program, health, and cabin teams as needed. A central expectation is to provide high-caliber service to members, guests, and visitors. The facilitator works with a team of 3–4 ropes staff to run activities such as high ropes, low ropes, and zip line for groups of varying sizes, adapting activities to participant needs and prioritizing safety. The role also includes camper guidance and supervision, staff orientation and competency checks, equipment and area upkeep, schedule coordination, administrative work, participation in meetings and training, and support for camp-wide operations. The position is seasonal, full-time, onsite, and runs from May through August 2024, with exact dates to be determined. Compensation is $510 per week plus food and lodging valued at $200.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience.
Current certifications, or willingness to obtain, in First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, Medication Administration, and WFA/WFR.
Proven experience with low ropes, high ropes, and zip line skills.
At least 2 years of experience in low ropes, high ropes, and zip line, including safe practices with climbing and working at heights.
Ability to assess a climber’s ability.
Ability to run programs 6–8 hours daily, 6–7 days per week.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to develop and facilitate innovative, engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.
Ability to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Willingness to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended hours up to 22 hours per day.
Willingness to be on call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program implementation needs.
Ability to live onsite in shared housing with staff and/or campers.
Ability to walk or hike more than 2 miles daily over uneven, unpaved terrain.
Ability to carry, lift, and/or transfer at least 75 pounds.
Ability to hear, listen, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, handle or feel with hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and balance.
Interpersonal skills to work tactfully and congenially with people exhibiting a range of moods and behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children or a desire to do so.
Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.

Responsibilities

Work with a team of 3–4 ropes staff to facilitate the ropes program.
Assist the Program Director with daily equipment and element upkeep and logs.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of ropes areas.
Support the care and management of program supplies and equipment, including storage, maintenance, cleanliness, and use.
Provide or support emergency procedures during onsite and offsite trip incidents.
Provide or support health and wellness practices.
Assist or provide coverage to other operational and program staff as necessary, including cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
Instruct and supervise high ropes, low ropes, zip line, and other ropes activities for groups of varying sizes, ensuring safety and adapting activities to participant needs.
Guide and supervise campers during ropes activities or when assigned, including during overnight camp sessions.
Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and peer relationships.
Train and orient staff in the proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery.
Verify the competence of ropes and general staff before assigning them to ropes activities or supervisory roles, and monitor their performance throughout the season.
Complete administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Help develop and review daily, weekly, and activity schedules in coordination with staff and in alignment with camp programming, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms as needed for camp strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication, and assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership goals and program delivery are positive and appropriate.
Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about staff, volunteers, and campers.
Follow applicable policies and standards, including those of the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity commitments and contribute to positive relationships among diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups.
Occasionally assist with other tasks in keeping with Girl Scouts of Colorado’s philosophy.