Adventure Trip Leader (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Camp Greenville is an overnight camp established in 1912, located on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Adventure Trip Leader coordinates and leads offsite trips for groups of 15 campers, supervises the Adventure cabin leaders assigned to each trip, and supports campers through weeklong adventures in a safe and fun environment. The Adventure Program is an outdoor wilderness experience that spends most of each session away from camp property. The Trip Leader oversees trip logistics, including working with outfitters, packing gear and food, and setting up campsites. Trips may include backpacking, rock climbing, caving, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and canoeing. The role includes driving a 15-passenger bus with campers, cabin leaders, and trip gear, and working closely with the Adventure Division Leader to create trip itineraries. Camp Greenville describes its culture as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a mission to strengthen communities. The Trip Leader is expected to uphold camp values and work with integrity, creativity, enthusiasm, and attention to safety. The position also carries responsibilities related to abuse-risk management, consumer boundaries, required training, high-risk activities, supervision, and mandated reporting.

Requirements

Be at least 20 years old by June 2027.
Hold CPR and First Aid certifications, or be able to obtain them by June 2027.
Hold WFR or WFA certification, or be able to obtain certification by June 2027.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Meet Camp Greenville’s minimum requirements to drive a 15-passenger minibus.
Have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Have leadership experience.
Have outdoor knowledge and experience.
Have knowledge and experience in camping and hiking.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in at least two of the following: mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, or canoeing.
Experience in group facilitation and debriefing.
Lifeguard experience is strongly encouraged.
Driving experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise cabin leaders and ensure camper safety on adventure trips.
Serve as a role model and uphold camp values, working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
Support campers’ mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being during their time at camp.
Pack gear and food and execute safe, educational adventure trips with campers.
Drive a 15-passenger bus carrying cabin leaders, campers, and trip gear.
Work with participants of all backgrounds.
Provide group expectations, outdoor skills, and management on each trip.
Work closely with the Adventure Division Leader to create itineraries for adventure trips.
Participate in outdoor activities that may include sleeping outdoors, hiking, climbing, swimming, and cooking or eating food prepared outdoors.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Attend or complete required abuse-risk-management training.
Follow procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Follow mandated reporting requirements.
Adhere to job-specific abuse-risk-management responsibilities.