Adventure Cabin Leader (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912, located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Adventure Cabin Leader provides direct guidance and supervision to a trip and cabin group of campers ages 10–17 during adventure summer camp sessions. The Adventure Program is an outdoor wilderness experience that spends most of its time beyond camp property. Working alongside a Trip Leader, the Cabin Leader guides campers through a week of exploration and growth, fostering connection, confidence, and character. The role involves living with and supervising campers both at camp and on trips, supporting their mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and helping lead outdoor activities and programming. Leaders are expected to model positive decision-making, uphold camp values, and work with integrity, creativity, enthusiasm, professionalism, and safety in mind.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old or have graduated from high school by June 2027.
- Have CPR and first aid certification, or be able to obtain it before June 2027.
- Have experience working with youth ages 10 to 17.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at an overnight summer camp.
- Deep Water Lifeguard certification, or ability to obtain it; the posting identifies this as strongly preferred.
- Outdoor knowledge and camping experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct guidance and supervision to a cabin group of campers ages 10–17.
- Attend and provide support on assigned trips and assist Adventure Trip Leaders with specific adventure responsibilities.
- Live with the cabin group at camp and on trips, provide 24/7 supervision, and manage day-to-day living.
- Support the mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being of campers in the assigned trip group and cabin group.
- Manage assigned adventure trips, which may include backpacking, camping, rock climbing, caving, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and canoeing.
- Work with participants from all backgrounds.
- Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
- Be willing to sleep, hike, climb, swim outdoors, and cook and eat food prepared outdoors.
- Teach activities, assist with evening and weekend programming, and lead campers in free-time activities.
- Serve as a role model and uphold camp values, working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend and complete required abuse risk management training.
- Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements and job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
