POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adventure Activities Facilitator leads guests, members and YMCA staff on hikes and provides interpretation in and around the YMCA grounds, belays for the climbing wall and provides customer service and administrative support at the Mountain Center info Desk.

OUR MISSION AND 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:

• Answering guest questions regarding Adventure Activities and programs ran through the Boone Family Mountain Center
• Setting up and tearing down indoor and outdoor climbing walls
• Facilitate climbing wall sessions
• Lead team building sessions on the low ropes course
• Lead high ropes challenge course sessions, including conducting rescues at height, as needed
• Answer questions and give guidance and hiking suggestions at hiking desk in Mountain Center
• Use a computer to assist guests in enrolling for Y Programs
• Handle cash/credit cards and use a cash register to record deposits for borrowed hiking equipment and merchandise sales
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have up-to-date certifications in CPR and First Aid (Can be obtained during training)
• Must be willing to obtain ACCT Level 1 certification, when required
• Must have a high degree of skill working with people of all ages
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards
• Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays

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 AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to hike 5 miles per day in remote areas
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of gear
• Must be able to converse with people of all backgrounds for up to 4 hours at a time
• 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.