Adventure Trip Leader (Summer 2027)

YMCA of Greenville•Cleveland, SC

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 weeklong offsite trips for groups of 15 campers, supervises the Adventure cabin leaders assigned to each trip, and fosters a safe, fun, and educational environment. The Adventure Program spends most of each session away from camp property. The leader is responsible for trip logistics, including coordinating with outfitters, packing gear and food, and setting up campsites. They work closely with the Adventure Division Leader to create trip itineraries and drive a 15-passenger bus carrying campers, cabin leaders, and gear. Trips may include backpacking, rock climbing, caving, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and canoeing. The role requires participating in outdoor activities and sleeping and cooking outdoors.

Requirements

Be at least 20 years old by June 2027.
Have CPR and First Aid certifications and WFR/WFA certifications, or be able to obtain them 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.
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 by upholding camp values and acting with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind.
Support campers’ mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being.
Pack gear and food and execute safe, educational adventure trips.
Drive a 15-passenger bus carrying cabin leaders, campers, and trip gear.
Work with participants of all backgrounds.
Set expectations and provide outdoor skills instruction and group management on each trip.
Work closely with the Adventure Division Leader to create trip itineraries.
Be willing to sleep and participate in hiking, climbing, swimming, and outdoor cooking and eating.
Approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Adhere to policies concerning boundaries with consumers and procedures for high-risk activities and consumer supervision.
Attend and complete required abuse risk management training.
Follow mandated reporting requirements and job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.