Description
YMCA Camp Classen is seeking energetic, safety-minded individuals to join our team as Ropes Course Facilitators. Nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of Davis, Oklahoma, our 2200-acre camp offers a unique outdoor setting for challenge course programming, team building, and personal growth experiences for youth and groups of all ages.
As a Ropes Course Facilitator, you'll guide participants through high and low ropes elements and team-building initiatives. No prior ropes course experience necessary. All training and certifications are provided.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• 18 years of age or older
• Strong communication and group management skills
• Comfort working at heights and in a harness
• Good judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work independently
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups in a warm, positive manner
• Willingness to take on varied tasks that support the program
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to climb, harness in, and physically assist participants as needed
PREFERRED
• Challenge course / ropes facilitation experience
• CPR & First Aid certification or willing to obtain upon hire
• Experience with team-building curriculum
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group debriefs
Employment Details
• Position is hourly, on a seasonal or year-round basis depending on program needs
• Flexible scheduling, including weekdays, weekends, and evening groups
• Exact schedule and hours determined based on group bookings
Compensation and Amenities
• $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Pay is every two weeks, consistent with the YMCA of Greater OKC pay schedule
• Staff shirts provided
• All training and certification costs and time are paid for
• Professional advancement and growth opportunities at camp and with the YMCA OKC Association
If you want to learn more about our programs and mission, visit our website: https://campclassen.org/
Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Strong communication and group management skills
- Comfort working at heights and in a harness
- Good judgment, flexibility, and ability to work independently
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups positively
- Willingness to perform varied program-support tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to climb, harness in, and physically assist participants
- Challenge course or ropes facilitation experience
- CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Experience with team-building curriculum
- Comfort with public speaking and facilitating group debriefs
What We Do
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals and communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serving central and western Oklahoma since the late 19th century, it operates multiple wellness centers and community programs that promote fitness, family support, education and service opportunities to build spirit, mind and body for people of all ages.
