Summer 2026 Family Camp Ropes Coordinator

YMCA•Twin Lake, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ropes Coordinator facilitates and supervises the day-to-day operation of the team's course, climbing tower, high ropes course, and adventure programs at YMCA Family Camp Pinewood. The Ropes Coordinator must display ability and skill in belaying, knot tying and ropes course set up. Pay is $730 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership. Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance. 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service. Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs. Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discounts on programs , employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events. What you'll do: Organize interesting and safe programs that meet the camper's needs. Train staff in adventure programming safety standards and emergency procedures. Maintain high levels of safety standards and enforce strict safety standard rules at adventure program areas. Assist with the over-all functions of the camp daily schedule. Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of all adventure program areas and its equipment. Assist to supervise counselors. Responsible for security of the adventure program areas. Supervise camp staff working the adventure program areas. Responsible for adventure program keys loaned out to staff wanting to climb on time off. Report all injuries and complete required forms to the Operations Director. Maintain a positive attitude. Assist in keeping the camp looking nice-pick up litter. Deal with any staff management issues promptly- You are committing to report any staff issues to the Camp Director immediately. You are expected to not ask your staff do to anything that you would not do yourself. Initiation of a strict and efficient adventure programming for the entire camp in keeping with the American Camping Association and YMCA requirements. Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers set example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Follow opening and closing procedures for all adventure program areas. Responsible to be sure adventure program areas are locked up and secured while not in use. Provide leadership to staff training. Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors. Plan and implement adventure program programs and activities. How you'll do it: At least 1-year adventure program and supervisory experience Must have current adventure programming certification or a willingness to obtain upon hire. Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all program participants. Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively. Current CPR and First Aide Certification (within the past year) Ability to train staff and campers of all age levels in safety regulations and emergency procedures Ability to communicate and work with all ages of campers and skill levels Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by: Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

At least 1-year adventure program and supervisory experience
Must have current adventure programming certification or a willingness to obtain upon hire.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all program participants.
Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
Current CPR and First Aide Certification (within the past year)
Ability to train staff and campers of all age levels in safety regulations and emergency procedures
Ability to communicate and work with all ages of campers and skill levels
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by: Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Responsibilities

Organize interesting and safe programs that meet the camper's needs.
Train staff in adventure programming safety standards and emergency procedures.
Maintain high levels of safety standards and enforce strict safety standard rules at adventure program areas.
Assist with the over-all functions of the camp daily schedule.
Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of all adventure program areas and its equipment.
Assist to supervise counselors.
Responsible for security of the adventure program areas.
Supervise camp staff working the adventure program areas.
Responsible for adventure program keys loaned out to staff wanting to climb on time off.
Report all injuries and complete required forms to the Operations Director.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Assist in keeping the camp looking nice-pick up litter.
Deal with any staff management issues promptly- You are committing to report any staff issues to the Camp Director immediately.
You are expected to not ask your staff do to anything that you would not do yourself.
Initiation of a strict and efficient adventure programming for the entire camp in keeping with the American Camping Association and YMCA requirements.
Serve as a positive role model for staff and campers set example of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Follow opening and closing procedures for all adventure program areas.
Responsible to be sure adventure program areas are locked up and secured while not in use.
Provide leadership to staff training.
Assist in conducting mid-summer and end summer evaluations for counselors.
Plan and implement adventure program programs and activities.

Benefits

housing & meals provided
Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Discounts on programs
Employee assistance programs
Company-sponsored events