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Adventure Trip Leader (Education)



Camp Chingachgook, based on spectacular Lake George in Adirondack Park, NY, is seeking Adventure Trip Leaders and Interns to join their team and explore the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada for the 2020 season!

A seasonal Adventure Trip Leader is committed to developing responsible wilderness leadership, facilitating interpersonal connections and encouraging personal growth of each participant. This position requires the ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple duties. Strong human relations, communication, and logistical skills are essential.

2020 season starts June – August with opportunities to extend employment pre and post season.

REQUIREMENTS:

Adventure Trip Intern-

  • Minimum age of 18
  • This position requires the ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple duties.
  • Certification training will be available at camp before position start date.

Adventure Trip Leader-

  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Preferred qualifications include a valid driver's license.
  • This position requires the ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple duties.
  • Certification training will be available at camp before position start date.

Adventure Trip Logistic Coordinator-

  • Minimum age of 18, preferred over 21.
  • Preferred qualifications include a valid driver's license.
  • This position requires the ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple duties.
  • Comfortable with being an emergency responder.
  • Certification training will be available at camp before position start date.

Competitive wages, room and board included!

To learn more, visit our camp website by clicking the link below:

https://camp.cdymca.org/summer/adventure/

Experience

Required
  • 1 - 3 years: Prior camping experience.
  • 1 - 3 years: Working with teens and facilitating groups.
  • 1 - 3 years: Previous experience leading or teaching in the outdoors.

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Lifeguard
  • CPR
  • Wilderness First Aid
Preferred
  • Wilderness 1st Responder

Skills

Required
  • Group Facilitation
  • Work in diverse community
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Supervision
  • Organizational
  • Communication
  • Camping
  • Outdoor Living

Behaviors

Required
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
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