Summer Camp Seasonal Adventure Team Lead
About The Position
The Adventure Team Lead will supervise the Ropes, Nature & Discovery, and Archery activity counselors and support them in the creation of age-appropriate, adaptive programming for campers aged 8-17 years old. They are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to creating a positive work environment for all seasonal staff. This staff member will also assist with the teen Outpost evening program, an overnight camping experience for our oldest campers. Team Overview: The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.
Requirements
- Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
- Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
- Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to live on site
- Hold certifications in, or attend trainings for all high risk programs (on site trainings will occur between May 11 - May 15)
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.)
- Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supervising high risk programs
- Prior outdoor education, high ropes, or archery experience
Responsibilities
- Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 18-29, 2026)
- Attend High Risk Certification & Leadership Training (May 11-15, 2026) required ; ACCT Ropes Training (TBD) preferred
- Provide feedback, support, and formal evaluations to each team member throughout the summer
- Collaborate with the medical and psychosocial team to ensure programs are meeting the needs of all campers
- Fill role(s) on emergency staffing table as needed
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to review Program Specialist plans and support the intentional design and implementation of outcome-driven programming in assigned areas
- Support the Adventure Team in the modification and adaptation of activities in response to weather and to meet medical, psychosocial, accessibility, and other camper needs to ensure an inclusive experience
- Enforce all adventure program safety rules
- Ensure all equipment and supplies are safely stored, inspected, and maintained
- Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
