Ropes Course Instructor at Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Boston, Inc in Hyde Park, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Reports to: Camp Director
Hours: Up to 40 Hours Per Week

Organization:
The YMCA Is the nation's leading nonprofit, committed to strengthening communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. In Boston, the Y is over 150 years old, successful in empowering people of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. In neighborhoods across greater Boston, the Y is community centered and has the presence and partnerships to deliver positive change. Every day the Y's impact is felt, whether it's an adult who chooses a healthy lifestyle; a child who is inspired to learn a new skill or a community that comes together for the common good. The Y. So Much More.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the Ropes Course Instructor creates and implements a challenging, team-building curriculum that is age appropriate and safe. The camp is located at the Blue Hills Reservation in Canton. Activities should provide for growth in skills, self-awareness, self-expression, team work, and relationship building.

Program Implementation

Keeps safety of campers as the first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times.
Creates and implements a theme related, progressively challenging, ropes and team building curriculum which uses high and low ropes equipment and activities with no equipment. Utilizes equipment and activities as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity. Thinks outside of the box.
Documents ropes curriculum and keeps examples for following years.
Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation.
Creates an active, engaging environment.
Models the qualities of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
Acts as staff peer leader, who sets an example for how all other staff should act and present themselves.
Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
Communicates clearly and concisely their expectations and needs for counselors during their period.
Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
Assists with planning and implementing Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
Assists with the coordination of camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings, and extended hours.
Attends all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with provided training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly. Takes inventory of their supplies weekly and updates camp directors with respect to supply needs.
Assist with pre or post care and/or transportation as assigned. Ensures that a name to face is taken before and after any transitions.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor. Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself.
Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.