Ropes Course Lead Instructor
Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.
Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role running our high ropes, zip line, and climbing programs? At Cub Creek Science Camp, you won't just learn about challenge course management—you'll bring adventure to life on our zipline, rappelling tower, giant swing, and climbing walls while mentoring youth in a vibrant outdoor community!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY and begin building real-world adventure leadership and challenge course experience for your resume!
Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!
2027 Dates
Lead Instructor Training: May 20 – May 21 (2 days)
Staff Training: May 23 - June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 - Aug 7 (9 weeks)
What You’ll Do
As the Ropes Course Lead Instructor, you will manage high ropes operations and facilitate adventure activities for campers, including core classes, early-bird activities, and night-owl events:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, engaging, and age-appropriate instruction across all ropes course elements (zipline, rappel, climbing wall, giant swing, crate stacking, and leap of faith).
- Manage operations and technical safety requirements for the camp's high ropes course elements.
- Coordinate with the special events coordinators to schedule and facilitate ropes-focused early-bird and night-owl activities.
- Manage camper behavior to ensure all campers are actively, safely, and positively participating.
- Enforce site risk management, strict safety standards, and dynamic group safety assessments in real time.
- Inspect, maintain, and keep all program areas, harness systems, and ropes supplies clean, safe, and well-maintained daily.
- Lead camp activities, songs, and games while serving as a positive role model in health, hygiene, and camp culture.
What You’ll Gain (Resume-Building Transferable Skills)
- High Ropes & Challenge Course Operations: Direct experience operating high ropes elements, harness systems, and climbing hardware.
- Risk Management & Technical Safety: Expertise in executing strict safety protocols, dynamic safety assessments, and equipment inspection standards.
- Behavioral Management & Youth Mentorship: Proven ability to coach campers through fear/anxiety, build self-confidence, and foster positive group dynamics.
- Event Coordination & Program Delivery: Real-world experience scheduling, organizing, and delivering specialized high-adventure camp activities.
What We'll Provide
- Competitive Pay: Starting salary of $4,050 for the 11-week summer season.
- All-Inclusive Living: Full room, board, meals, and laundry services provided on-site for the duration of the contract—save on summer expenses!
- Camp Store Credit: Includes an additional $100 credit for snacks, gear, and supplies.
- Professional Certifications: Opportunities for additional leadership training and certifications for qualified candidates, such as lifeguarding.
- Schedule: Position requires availability on-site 7 days a week (including weekends) for the contract period. To support rest and work-life balance, counselors receive a 2-hour break each day and 1 scheduled day off every week.
What We’re Looking For
- Outdoor Recreation, Recreation Management, Parks & Tourism, Experiential Education, Adventure Leadership, or related majors.
- Strong passion for challenge courses, outdoor adventure, and youth development.
- Self-motivated individual able to work independently on assigned tasks and goals with minimal supervision.
- Strong core competencies in constructive communication, empathy, risk awareness, and teamwork.
- Desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put campers' safety and needs first.
How You'll Get Started
CLICK HERE TO APPLY and begin building real-world adventure leadership and challenge course experience for your resume!
Or visit our website to learn more about working at camp before completing an application https://cubcreeksciencecamp.com/join-our-team/