Philmont Training Center COPE Staff

COPE Staff at Philmont Training Center provide both low and high ropes course and climbing tower experiences to a variety of Philmont guests including backcountry treks, Philmont Training Center conference guests, and Family Adventure Camp participants.

Desired Qualifications & Experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of employment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and management.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, Scouting America COPE and Climbing standards and procedure manuals.
• Previous COPE or ropes course experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
• Must meet Scouting America height/weight requirements.
• May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete Scouting America COPE instructor training (offered during staff training).
• Must be capable of working at heights and perform in sometimes stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers, and management.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.