Facilitator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• Current first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification during employment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work effectively with guests, participants, volunteers, and staff while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to safety concerns, emergencies, and environmental conditions.
• Ability to walk frequently on uneven terrain and navigate mountain environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at approximately 7,000 feet and in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, sun, rain, wind, and snow.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and tools as trained and according to YMCA, ACA, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ability to perform operational duties such as snow removal, facility upkeep, material handling, and emergency response.
• Adequate vision, hearing, mobility, coordination, and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties safely.
• Ability to maintain adequate food, hydration, and sleep while performing cabin supervision duties.
• Ability and willingness to follow camp policies, curfews, the staff code of conduct, safety procedures, and risk-management requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, facilitate, and deliver progressive, mission-driven activities appropriate to campers’ ages and abilities.
• Prepare activity areas, orient participants, teach safe equipment use, debrief activities, and evaluate programs for improvement.
• Maintain positive relationships with campers, participants, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Continuously monitor campers, equipment, facilities, and environmental conditions; identify, mitigate, and report hazards.
• Follow emergency procedures and camp safety policies, respond promptly to emergencies, and use clear radio communication.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and properly care for, maintain, store, clean, and organize camp supplies and program areas.
• Complete required YMCA and American Camp Association training, certifications, skills assessments, and documentation; report incidents and operational concerns.
• Support dishwashing operations by washing, sanitizing, storing, and restocking dishes and equipment and maintaining a sanitary dish room.
• Complete housekeeping assignments and inspections; maintain facilities and safely manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Assist with camp facility, grounds, and infrastructure upkeep, including assigned repairs, grounds care, supply replacement, and improvement projects.
• Supervise 8–10 campers and a Counselor-in-Training during assigned cabin periods, including 24-hour supervision and sleeping in the cabin.
• Build a supportive cabin community, use positive discipline, provide individual camper support, escort campers safely, and manage cabin routines and transitions.
• Maintain personal health and stamina to remain capable of supervising campers.
• Follow transportation procedures and conduct vehicle safety checks if assigned driving duties.
• Maintain employee housing responsibly and follow housing policies if provided employee housing.
• Accurately record and self-approve worked hours in Paycom; attend required staff meetings and training; follow YMCA policies and professional conduct expectations.
• If returning staff, model effective practices and help new staff understand camp routines, safety protocols, and operating procedures.
• If assigned specialized activities, complete applicable training and certifications and follow activity-specific safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of camp operations and guest experiences.