Challenge Course Specialist

Position: Challenge Course Specialist

Wage: $510.00 to $720.00 per day (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Seasonal, Up to 40 hours per week

Dates of Employment: June 7th, 2027, to August 20th, 2027

Location: Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership – all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.

If hired as a Challenge Course Specialist, you will supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate challenge adventure programs and events. You will provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants on the challenge course.

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board.*

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety and meaningful experiences for campers.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities inside and outside of the cabin, participating 100% with activities; enjoy playing, and not "sit on the sidelines."
• Plan, organize, and facilitate all Challenge Course programming for Day Camp, Overnight Camp and visiting groups.
• Monitor Challenge Course equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as necessary.
• Assume on Duty responsibilities, run meal times, Line ups, make snack, lock up and other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor.
• Serve as a cabin counselor when coverage is needed.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• One season or more of camp experience required.
• Challenge course experience (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Preferred: ACCT II
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Benefits:

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

At the Y, we're all about empowering - Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Req Benefits:

Challenge Course Specialist****Job Description

Position Summary

The Challenge Course Specialist lives and works in a cabin/yurt, with a co-leader, to provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for a cabin group of 10-12 children ages 7-13. Develops camper character and values; fosters cabin community, encourages group leadership, and develops stewardship. Actively supervises and maintains safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate challenge course programs and events. Provides progressive instruction in Challenge Course activities. Works with leadership staff and program director to organize & implement overall camp program. Provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety and meaningful experiences for campers.

• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities inside and outside of the cabin, participating 100% with activities; enjoy playing, and not "sit on the sidelines."

• Plan, organize, and facilitate all Challenge Course programming for Day Camp, Overnight Camp and visiting groups.

• Monitor Challenge Course equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as necessary.

• Work with Challenge Course Director, leadership staff and all staff to coordinate and implement overall camp program.

• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

• Minimum 18 years of age.

• One season or more of camp experience required.

• Preferred: challenge course experience.

• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations

• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.

• Preferred: ACCT II

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.

• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

Compensation: $510.00 to $720.00 per day