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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Challenge Course Specialist in Gig Harbor, Washington
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a *Challenge Course Specialist *to join our team.
Would you like to change lives by providing an amazing experience for every camper?
At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership -- all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.
If hired as a Challenge Course Specialist, you will supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate challenge adventure programs and events. You will provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants on the challenge course.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety and meaningful experiences for campers.
- Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities inside and outside of the cabin, participating 100% with activities; enjoy playing, and not "sit on the sidelines."
- Plan, organize, and facilitate all Challenge Course programming for Day Camp, Overnight Camp and visiting groups.
- Monitor Challenge Course equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as necessary.
- Assume on Duty responsibilities, run meal times, Line ups, make snack, lock up and other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon with a supervisor.
Serve as a cabin counselor when coverage is needed.
Qualifications:
- Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- One season or more of camp experience required.
- Challenge course experience (preferred).
- Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
- Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
- Preferred: ACCT II
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
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This is a Residential position that includes room and board.
Starting Wage: $480 to $490 per week, depending on qualifications
*Date of Employment: *June 9th, 2025 - August 23rd, 2025
Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA* *
Benefits:
Free Saturdays
Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
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