Status: Seasonal (6/1/25-8/22/25)

Probation: subject to Montana 12-month introductory (probationary) period

Hours: 40 hours per week

Wage: $15.53-$18.61/hr DOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adventure Camp Specialist is responsible for leading age appropriate adventure activities for the YMCA’s

Adventure Camps. The Adventure Camp Specialist is responsible for the well being, health, and safety of all

campers under their care, as well as overseeing the smooth operation of adventure day camp. Adventure

activities include: hiking; rafting; rock climbing; disc golf; archery; and more. In addition to leading adventure

activities, the Adventure Camp Specialist will create a positive camp culture engaging in conflict resolution,

behavior management, and more. Y-Camp staff must be comfortable working with children ages 4-14; co-

workers; and communicating clearly with camper parents/guardians and camp supervisors. Y-Camp staff are

viewed as healthy role models in camp and in the community, and should always model the Y core values of

Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Camp staff must be able to thrive in an environment with the

unique challenges of a non-profit and community service organization, and have the flexibility to work in a

constantly changing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Required – High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Required – Certification in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Training – can be obtained at the YMCA
• Required – Belay Certification – can be obtained at the YMCA
• Required – Valid driver’s license with insurable drivers record – required to drive Y vehicles
• Required – Satisfactory background check required to be eligible to work with children
• Required – Professional or recreational experience participating in adventure activities like hiking, rafting, rock climbing, disc golf, archery, etc.
• Preferred – Lifeguarding or Swift Water Rescue Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to communicate clearly to all children, parents, members, and company personnel
• Ability to attend all trainings and meetings as required even if scheduled outside normal working or regular scheduled hours
• Wear a staff shirt and name tag daily, present a clean, well-groomed appearance
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time\
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
• Occasionally must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Frequently may require bending, leaning, kneeling, lifting and walking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In preparation for summer season: Attend YMCA Camp Training in early June to meld into camp community and learn YMCA practices & procedures. Gain additional required certifications prior to the start of the camp season.

During the summer season:

• First and foremost – responsible for the health and safety of the children in the program
• Lead out on adventure activities: setting clear expectations for the group; demonstrating and teaching safe performance of skills; practicing Leave-No-Trace; instilling a passion for outdoor recreation and stewardship of Montana’s public lands.
• Transporting participants in company vehicles.
• Embrace your role as a positive role model: Leading planned activities; actively engaging with campers and modelling YMCA core values; managing camper behaviors proactively with consistent expectations and positive redirection; knowing the names of parents and campers, building genuine relationships and making yourself known and available to them.
• Following YMCA practices and procedures: documenting attendance, behaviors, and incidents; ensuring camps are operating on schedule; adhering to transportation practices and emergency procedures; serving healthy snacks and meals; knowing, educating, and enforcing rules and policies to campers and parents.

As a YMCA employee: Attend staff trainings and meetings; know and follow schedule; accurately complete time-keeping; communicate effectively with your supervisor, program participants and their families, the YMCA Welcome Center, and community partners; maintain the safety and cleanliness of camp areas including Y facilities, buses, public sites, rented spaces, and CampLand.

Complete required child abuse training, comply with legal and ethical obligation as a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse and cooperate fully with any investigation of such abuse.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Mission Advancement: Adheres to the Mission of the Missoula YMCA at all times and implements the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into the Summer Camp program
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

This job description is not to be used as the only reference for the position. It is to be used as a base guideline for defining ones role. Position requirements and responsibilities are constantly evolving and changing. Performance reviews and regular discussions will outline further expectations and goals of the position. My signature indicates that I have received a copy of this job description, understand what the YMCA’s requirements and positions expectations, and meet the QUALIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES LISTED.

ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT:

The person granted this position, will be employed as a seasonal employee working in YMCA Summer Completion of this contract may lead to additional full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment opportunities. Failure to complete the terms of this contract will diminish the employee’s eligibility for future employment, and will nullify eligibility for the employee to receive a merit-based increase in the subsequent season of summer camp, should they return. All seasonal camp staff are encouraged to take one week off during the summer for their own personal wellbeing. This time off must be approved in advance, and will be determined by the ability of the YMCA to staff camps appropriately. Submit all time off requests early to increase likelihood of approval. Requests are

determined on a first-come-first-served basis.