Seasonal - Program Coordinator - Trips & Pack Out - Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center
About The Position
This role involves coordinating and supporting camp trips, ensuring the safety and preparedness of participants, and contributing to the overall success of outdoor experiences. The Program Coordinator - Trip Coordinator & Pack-Out is responsible for planning and supporting all overnight and day trips at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp. This role includes training staff on the use of Garmin InReach devices, maintaining communication with trip groups to ensure their safety, and preparing food and supplies for off-site participants. Additionally, the coordinator may assist in driving camp vehicles to support transportation logistics.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- minimum of 3 years related experience working with youth and teaching in the outdoors or equivalent
- additional certification that is value-added to keep our campers safe like: Lifeguard certification, Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors like: Wilderness Responder Certification
- genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure
- responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming
- First Aid and Basic Life Support certification or are eager to obtain one before the start date to ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
- ability to lead groups in various outdoor environments, comfortably carrying a small backpack filled with teaching supplies and a first aid kit to support your activities.
- Experience in Western Maine outdoor tripping.
- Experience with Garmin InReach or similar GPS communication devices.
- Knowledge of outdoor trip safety and risk management practices.
- Prior experience in a summer camp setting or working with youth.
- genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure.
- responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming
Responsibilities
- coordinating and supporting camp trips
- ensuring the safety and preparedness of participants
- planning and supporting all overnight and day trips
- training staff on the use of Garmin InReach devices
- maintaining communication with trip groups to ensure their safety
- preparing food and supplies for off-site participants
- assisting in driving camp vehicles to support transportation logistics
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
