Ropes Course Coordinator / Supervisor

Join us for the BEST SUMMER OF YOUR LIFE in the Santa Cruz Redwoods in California. You’ll make awesome new friends (some from around the world), gain superhero-level leadership skills, and have endless stories to tell. 

We operate two camps on our 450 acre property - an overnight camp and a separate day camp. Each camp has two ropes courses and a climbing wall. Courses belay systems range from dynamic to continuous with a wide variety of elements to challenge campers and develop skills. Our senior camper and leadership training program also provides a nice change of pace where our instructors teach campers fundamental skills as a part of their development and training.

Three positions are open: Ropes Supervisor, Overnight Camp Ropes Coordinator, Day Camp Ropes Coordinator.

Ropes staff are oriented and trained by our Course Manager and long time vendor. The Ropes Supervisor takes an active role in course operations and oversees course operation at both our overnight and day camp. Each camp (overnight and day) has a Ropes Coordinator to lead each team.

Both the Supervisor and Coordinator roles serve as a mentor and hero to our campers who come from near and far. Daily duties include leading course set up and operation, ongoing training, observation, and collaboration. Staff training is led by our challenge course partner vendors with both the Supervisor and Coordinators providing support. All positions require previous ropes course experience and ability to teach and observe staff.

Ropes Course Supervisor (one position open)

We welcome your application if you…

• Are at least 21 years old (for insurance purposes)
• Have extensive ropes course experience
• Are certified or have the ability to be certified ACCT 1 or 2 before camp (or have rescue experience)
• Familiar with ACCT and American Camping Association standards
• Have experience managing staff
• Can safely instruct staff to belay and operate a ropes course and instruct campers on safety and techniques on the courses/walls. *some training provided
• Love the outdoors
• Have a strong work ethic and work well with others
• Are enthusiastic, energetic, motivated, and adaptable
• Have a big heart and love working with children
• Are excited for an overnight camp summer lifestyle in a drug and alcohol-free place
• This position must live on site during the summer but usually does not have responsibilities with a cabin of campers

 

Ropes Course Coordinator (position at both day and overnight camp available)

We welcome your application if:

• Are at least 18 years old and completed at least one year of college
• Have some ropes course experience and/or extensive rock climbing experience
• Can safely instruct staff to belay and operate a ropes course and instruct campers on safety and techniques on the courses/walls. *some training provided
• Love the outdoors
• Have a strong work ethic and work well with others
• Are enthusiastic, energetic, motivated, and adaptable
• Have a big heart and love working with children
• Are excited for an overnight camp summer lifestyle in a drug and alcohol-free place
• The Overnight Camp Ropes Coordinator must live on site.
• The Day Camp Ropes Coordinator may live on site or provide their own housing locally.

 

• Compensation based on experience (especially for Supervisor role)
• Day Camp: May 31-August 15, M-F 8-4:30, live off-site in own housing, starting pay $18/hr (option to live on-site available)
• Overnight Camp: June 6-August 15, live on-site, starting pay $575/wk (food and housing included)
• Additional work beyond the summer season is available for our September 4-7 Family Camp and possibly with our wedding and event season (Fall/Spring).

 

Since 1946, Kennolyn Camps has provided a haven for children ages 6-16 to be their best selves, unplug from technology, and make lifelong friends. We believe that a positive camp community is one that acknowledges and embraces diverse identities. We work to ensure that everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, religion, physical ability, or socioeconomic status has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. By practicing intentional kindness, our camp culture seeks to appreciate the value that each camper and staff member brings to camp. Join us on our privately owned 450 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains.