Camp Activity Specialist- Ropes
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, Monroe, Connecticut, United States, 06468
Camp Activity Specialist (CMPACT)
The Camp Activity Specialist (CMPACT) plays a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and inclusive camp environment for children. These seasonal positions lead specialized activities both indoors and outdoors across a variety of disciplines, including Arts & Crafts (STEAM), Archery, Sports & Recreation, Music, and Fishing. The CMPACT engages campers in hands-on learning, skill-building, and creative exploration while supporting the YMCA's mission to strengthen communities and foster personal growth. Specialty Areas: Ropes Specialist: The Ropes Specialist is responsible for the safe facilitation and supervision of high and low ropes course activities, climbing elements, and team-building initiatives. This role ensures a positive, engaging, and safety-focused experience for participants while promoting personal growth, confidence, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities: Plan, lead, and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities in assigned specialty areas. Inspect ropes course elements and equipment daily to ensure safety and proper functionality. Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all campers. Foster creativity, teamwork, and positive interactions among campers and staff. Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and safety guidelines for all activities, including outdoor programs. Collaborate with fellow counselors and camp leadership to enhance the overall camp experience. Communicate effectively with campers, families, and camp staff regarding activity goals, schedules, and camper progress. Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established risk management procedures. Requirements: Experience working with children or leading activities in a camp, educational, or recreational setting. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to plan and facilitate safe, engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Positive role model with adaptability, creativity, and a strong commitment to youth development. Must be safety-conscious and able to respond quickly in emergencies. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willingness to obtain before camp. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and lift up to 2550 lbs as needed. Completion of all required trainings prior to the start of camp. Specialty Skills (vary by assignment): Ropes: Supervise high and low ropes course activities, conducting daily equipment inspections. Arts & Crafts (STEAM): Experience leading creative or STEAM-based projects. Archery: Knowledge of archery safety and instruction. Sports & Recreation: Experience leading youth sports or recreation activities. Music: Ability to lead music, rhythm activities, or performances. Fishing: Knowledge of fishing techniques, water safety, and environmental stewardship The Ropes Specialist is responsible for safely facilitating and supervising high and low ropes course activities, conducting daily equipment inspections, providing safety briefings and instruction, enforcing risk management procedures, and promoting teamwork, confidence, and positive youth development through structured outdoor programming. Our camp is part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Bring your passion and expertise to foster a safe and supportive environment where campers can explore, learn, and grow. Inspire young campers to discover their interests, develop new skills, and create memorable, meaningful experiences. If you enjoy hands-on creative activities and thrive in an outdoor - indoor camp setting, we encourage you to apply! These are Summer Camp positions for 2026, running from June through September. Apply now to secure your job for the summer!
The Camp Activity Specialist (CMPACT) plays a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and inclusive camp environment for children. These seasonal positions lead specialized activities both indoors and outdoors across a variety of disciplines, including Arts & Crafts (STEAM), Archery, Sports & Recreation, Music, and Fishing. The CMPACT engages campers in hands-on learning, skill-building, and creative exploration while supporting the YMCA's mission to strengthen communities and foster personal growth. Specialty Areas: Ropes Specialist: The Ropes Specialist is responsible for the safe facilitation and supervision of high and low ropes course activities, climbing elements, and team-building initiatives. This role ensures a positive, engaging, and safety-focused experience for participants while promoting personal growth, confidence, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities: Plan, lead, and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities in assigned specialty areas. Inspect ropes course elements and equipment daily to ensure safety and proper functionality. Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all campers. Foster creativity, teamwork, and positive interactions among campers and staff. Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and safety guidelines for all activities, including outdoor programs. Collaborate with fellow counselors and camp leadership to enhance the overall camp experience. Communicate effectively with campers, families, and camp staff regarding activity goals, schedules, and camper progress. Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established risk management procedures. Requirements: Experience working with children or leading activities in a camp, educational, or recreational setting. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to plan and facilitate safe, engaging indoor and outdoor activities. Positive role model with adaptability, creativity, and a strong commitment to youth development. Must be safety-conscious and able to respond quickly in emergencies. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or willingness to obtain before camp. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and lift up to 2550 lbs as needed. Completion of all required trainings prior to the start of camp. Specialty Skills (vary by assignment): Ropes: Supervise high and low ropes course activities, conducting daily equipment inspections. Arts & Crafts (STEAM): Experience leading creative or STEAM-based projects. Archery: Knowledge of archery safety and instruction. Sports & Recreation: Experience leading youth sports or recreation activities. Music: Ability to lead music, rhythm activities, or performances. Fishing: Knowledge of fishing techniques, water safety, and environmental stewardship The Ropes Specialist is responsible for safely facilitating and supervising high and low ropes course activities, conducting daily equipment inspections, providing safety briefings and instruction, enforcing risk management procedures, and promoting teamwork, confidence, and positive youth development through structured outdoor programming. Our camp is part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Bring your passion and expertise to foster a safe and supportive environment where campers can explore, learn, and grow. Inspire young campers to discover their interests, develop new skills, and create memorable, meaningful experiences. If you enjoy hands-on creative activities and thrive in an outdoor - indoor camp setting, we encourage you to apply! These are Summer Camp positions for 2026, running from June through September. Apply now to secure your job for the summer!