Ropes Program Specialist (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville • Cleveland, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

YMCA Camp Greenville is seeking a Ropes Program Specialist to lead climbing, high ropes, and zipline programming at its overnight camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The specialist works on a team trained to facilitate ropes-based programs and care for the equipment needed to run them. They guide campers and guests through safe, fun, and challenging experiences while maintaining responsibility for safety during all ropes activities.

The role includes supervising staff, campers, and equipment at the challenge course, climbing room, rock site, and ziplines; facilitating high-adventure activities; and maintaining equipment and safety checks. The specialist also supports daily camp activities outside the program area and may fill in for cabin leaders. The position calls for a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional approach, and a commitment to Camp Greenville’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old or have graduated high school by June 2027.
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification before beginning work or be able to obtain it by June 2027.
• Willingness to learn to use multiple belay systems.
• Willingness to work on a team in support of the camp’s mission.
• Ability to work with campers and guests of all backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• ACCT Level 1 Certification.
• Experience facilitating challenge courses.
• Experience with indoor or outdoor rock climbing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and supervision of staff, campers, and equipment at the challenge course, climbing room, rock site, and ziplines.
• Create a positive experience for campers and guests in the program area.
• Serve as a role model and uphold camp values, acting with integrity, creativity, and attention to safety.
• Support the mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being of campers in the program area.
• Facilitate high-adventure and ropes-based activities, including ziplines, giant swing, and climbing walls, as needed.
• Manage equipment and conduct safety checks for challenge activities; maintain ropes, gear, and logs.
• Support daily camp activities when outside the program area and fill in for cabin leaders when needed.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for consumer boundaries, high-risk activities, supervision, mandated reporting, and job-specific abuse risk management.
• Attend or complete required abuse risk management training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED