Adventure Activities Assistant Director

POSITION SUMMARY:The Adventure Activities Assistant Director is responsible for Climbing Wall Facilitation, Aerial Challenge Course Facilitation, and the Mountain Center Desk. This position trains and supervises staff in all aspects of Adventure Activities, while also facilitating and developing programs to benefit guests. This position reports to the Adventure Activities Director for these, and other duties assigned.

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. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests, and staff. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

Essential Functions / Requirements:

• Provide care and maintenance of climbing walls and challenge course equipment.
• Monitor for proper policies and procedures to ensure safety measures are met.
• Ensure high quality guest service for desk attendants and facilitators.
• Train, schedule and supervise seasonal employees throughout the season.
• Manage inventory for Gear Shop supplies and all Rental Equipment.
• Facilitate any/all programs as needed.
• Work with the Outdoor Education Director and Adventure Activities Director to keep the facility clean and organized.
• Possess documented climbing wall and facilitation experience
• ACCT Level 2 certification preferred
• Possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple projects at once and provide leadership for a staff of 5- 20.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including speaking in front of large groups of guests

Other Functions / Requirements:

• Knowledge of Rocky Mountain National Park and nearby USFS land required.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds including age, race, gender, faith, and socio-economic level.
• Must be fluent in speaking English.
• Bilingual preferred.
• 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 drivers license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
• Enthusiasm for constant Program Department development and offerings expected.

General YMCA of the Rockies Requirements:

• Knowledge of Rocky Mountain National Park and nearby USFS land, and other local areas preferred.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds including age, race, gender, faith, and socioeconomic level.
• Must be fluent in speaking English
• Bilingual preferred.
• 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 and Word (or Google Suite versions).
• Enthusiasm for constant Program Department development and offerings expected.
• Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• All other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to hike up to 7 miles per day
• Must be able to carry up to 60 pounds of gear
• Must be able to converse with people of all backgrounds for up to 5 hours at a time
• Must be comfortable working at height
• Must be able to squat, stoop, bend and stand for long periods of time

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
or qualifications associated with the job.