The Adventure Activities Director is responsible for the Aerial Challenge Course, Climbing Wall Facilitation, the Gear Shop, and the Mountain Center Desk. This position hires, trains, and supervises staff in all aspects of Adventure Activities, while also facilitating and developing programs to benefit guests.

OUR CULTURE: 

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires and staff lead with heart. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. The work each staff member does matters. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide care and maintenance of climbing wall and challenge course equipment.
• Implement and monitor for proper policies and procedures to ensure safety measures are met.
• Ensure high quality guest service for desk attendants and facilitators.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise seasonal employees and volunteers throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain budget for Adventure Activities.
• Purchase and inventory Gear Shop supplies and all Rental Equipment.
• Facilitate challenge course and climbing wall sessions as needed.
• Work with Environmental Education Director to keep facility clean and organized.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Possess documented climbing wall and challenge course experience. ACCT Level 2 certification preferred.
• Possess and maintain CPR and First Aid certification. Instructor Certification preferred.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple projects at once and provide leadership for a seasonal staff team.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds including age, race, gender, faith, and socio-economic level.
• Must be fluent in speaking English.
• Must possess a high level of organization and be task/detail oriented. 
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. 
• Basic computer office skills including Excel, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, and Word.
• Must possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including speaking in front of large groups of guests.
• Enthusiasm for constant Program Department development and offerings expected.

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the YMCA of the Rockies safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community.
• Attend required abuse risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism is required.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and up to 4 feet.
• Ability to hike 2-5 miles per day outdoors on trails of varying levels of maintenance and in a variety of weather conditions.