We are hiring for Residential Summer Camp Challenge Course Director at Camp Frank A. Day for the 2024 Summer season! Please apply here if you are interested in joining our team for the upcoming summer season.
YMCA Camp Frank A. Day, or "CFAD" as many campers and alum call it, is a coed summer overnight camp west of Boston in beautiful East Brookfield, MA. Summer after summer, Camp Frank A. Day campers bond as a community as they learn how to be more independent and how to contribute to a group. Through physical, social and educational activities, our campers gain 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 camp fires, bugle calls, canoeing, soccer matches, archery and talent shows.
Challenge Course Director
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
The Challenge Course Director is responsible for the recruitment, planning, management, licensing, and implementation of all Challenge Course Elements at Camp Frank A. Day (East Brookfield, MA) including summer camp and spring, summer, and fall rental groups. The Challenge Course Director is responsible for High Ropes, Low Ropes, Climbing Tower, teambuilding, and outdoor education programming that allow all campers to achieve goals as a group, while providing the chance to challenge themselves. This position is part time in spring and fall and full time in the summer. Housing is optional.
Facilitate ice breakers, initiatives, and reflection for a variety of groups including youth students, campers, and adults.
Update and maintain applicable documentation and records as required (SOPs, LOPs, Rope Use Logs, Equipment Logs, Maintenance Logs, Near Miss Logs, Belay Certification Logs, Daily Inspection Logs, Equipment Inventory Sheets, etc.)
Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion. Continue to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience leading groups on a high and low ropes element, challenge course, team building, etc.
Lift 40 pounds using proper technique.
Must be able to climb a 5.7 rated climb safely using/demonstrating proper technique.
Must be able to belay a top rope climber safely using/demonstrating proper technique.
Able to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities visually and audibly.
The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.
*After completing the application process, you will have the opportunity to complete your Talent Profile by our joining our Talent Community!