Adventure Programs Coordinator

Job Title: Adventure Programs Coordinator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Status: Full Time Grade: 6 Salary: $32,000 - $34,000 Housing: Provided Reports to: Program Directors POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Program Coordinators are heavily involved in the day-to-day program delivery in all our program modes by leading program facilitators (coaching, scheduling, challenging, empowering), driving innovation, supporting a culture of safety, and providing at-the-scene oversight of experiences for campers in all of our program modes including Summer Camp and School Year Programs.

The Adventure Programs Coordinator will serve as Lead for all Adventure Programs (including but not limited to Rock Climbing, High and Low Ropes, Mountain Biking, Trail Maintenance, and Team Building). This position may also support Camp Fitch YMCA Adventure Trips Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support year-round programming through Hosting groups, innovating and developing programs, teaching and leading activities, Leader on Duty coverage, and logistical support. Develop and maintain all Adventure Program activities and facilities for year-round use. Evaluate and support year-round programming to drive our mission of developing Friendship, Achievement, and Belonging to build perseverance in campers and staff.

Collaborate in the recruitment, interviewing, and training of new staff; adhering to all expectations developed by the Program Leadership Team. Coach and model appropriate interactions, adhering to all policies and procedures with staff, campers, parents, and guests. Model Camp Fitch Core Values: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership.

Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: Leads the supervision, maintenance, improvement, and inspection of all Adventure Program activities and facilities to meet or exceed ACA and PA Amusement Ride standards.

Train, mentor, and support year-round program staff with a focus on Adventure elements and activities through site-specific in-services. Serves year-round programming by coaching and evaluating seasonal program staff at assigned activities. YMCA COMPETENCIES: Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community.

Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors. Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community.

Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or significant and related life experience. Minimum two years’ experience directly leading a team. Minimum ACCT 2 Certification Willingness to obtain or currently certified in additional ARC and other adventure related program certifications. Personal commitment to YMCA core values. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Attain required training within 90 days; CPR/O2/FA, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands of the job, that include (but are not limited to) being on your feet and walking for long periods of time on uneven terrain in all weather conditions (hot sun, ice and snow, rain, wind, etc.)

, must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using smart devices.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with periods of high noise and auditory chaos. The working schedule may include holidays, weekends, evenings, overnight responsibilities, and off-site travel