What are the responsibilities and job description for the Challenge Course Operations Manager position at Frost Valley YMCA?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
This position supports the work of Frost Valley, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to
strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Challenge
Course Operations Manager will oversee all training, use and maintenance of Challenge Course elements while
pushing Frost Valley to the front of the industry in facilitation and safety. The Challenge Course Manager will
work to ensure that Frost Valley’s Challenge Course and related program areas will exceed the expectations of
the staff and customers while meeting the mission of not only the department, but also Frost Valley and the
YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Ensure that Frost Valley will meet or exceed all Challenge Course industry standards including those set by ACA, ACCT, YMCA of the USA, etc.
- Be aware of changes in the industry and keep abreast of new developments by governing bodies in the challenge adventure field.
- Responsible for upkeep, inspections and routine maintenance on all adventure and ropes course facilities. This would include the low and high ropes courses, the individual high ropes elements, all other adventure sports such as cable bridges, rock climbing, and other team building activities.
- Responsible for all documentation associated with maintenance and inspections.
- Supervise summer seasonal ropes staff including assisting hiring, training, evaluating, mentoring, and scheduling staff.
- Inventory and upkeep all ropes, helmets, harnesses, belay devices and other equipment, etc.
- Make purchases as needed to keep equipment in excellent working order. Responsible for all documentation associated with ropes and equipment.
- Make recommendations for building and improving Challenge Course and adventure elements.
- Help to design new elements and seek out Challenge Course industry resources for building and facility improvements.
- Build and / or repair Challenge Course elements as necessary and within the scope of what is appropriate for Frost Valley to do “in house”.
- Be the primary contact for our annual inspection and also any building that requires an outside vendor.
- Create and update all Challenge Course procedures and protocols. This includes but is not limited to standard operating procedures, program quality standards and any training manuals. Have them in writing and accessible to staff.
- Take a primary role in the training and documentation of training hours for the Team Building
- Coordinator and Team Building Program Instructor, all Program Instructors, part-time staff for
- Team Building groups and seasonal summer camp staff course facilitators.
- Obverse the staff and provide in-service training as needed.
- Assist to develop new and innovative Challenge
- Course related programs.
Challenge Course Operations Manager must maintain a Level 2 Challenge Course Certification.
Requirements :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PAY RANGE : $34,320.00-$37,440.00 annualized yearly salary, plus generous benefits, housing included,
seasonal overtime allotted.
Exciting Perks and Benefits : Medical / Dental / Vision insurance effective the 1st of the month, after
completing 60 days, biweekly PTO and sick time accruals, 3 floating holidays, free access to onsite
gym, free meals during work hours, 403(b) Smart Saving account accessible immediately upon hire,
company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability, additional voluntary insurance options such
as Short Term Disability
DEADLINE TO APPLY : February 28, 2025
Salary : $34,320 - $37,440
