Seasonal - Trip Leader - Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center
About The Position
As a Trips and Leadership Educator (Level Three Overnight Camp Counselor), you will play an integral role in leading outdoor leadership programs for teenagers, guiding them through 3-8 day trips including camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures. You will participate in a comprehensive training to hone your practical skills, after which you’ll co-lead multiple-week sessions focused on essential leadership skills such as communication, team-building, and outdoor safety. Your responsibilities will include planning and implementing engaging lessons, supervising campers for their safety and well-being, preparing meals for trips, and driving 12-passenger vans to various program sites, all while modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience working with teenagers and teaching in the outdoors, or equivalent
- AND/OR
- Additional certification that is value-added to keep our campers safe, like:
- Lifeguard certification
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience leading camping/backpacking/canoeing trips
Nice To Haves
- Valid US driver’s license and are eligible to be authorized and approved as a university driver based on the Driver Administration Policy. This camp is licensed by the State of Maine. You must meet the State of Maine requirement for driving vehicles, "Drivers of vehicles carrying campers must be at least 21 years of age and be approved by the camp’s auto liability insurer’s agent."
- Experience driving 12-passenger vans
- Higher additional certification that is specific to the outdoors like:
- Wilderness Responder Certification
- Small Craft Water Safety Certification
- Maine Trip Leader Permit
- With or without accommodation, you have the ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain with 35 lbs. or greater packs for extended days and the ability to assist in carrying canoes (85 lb.) with others
- Demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills in all aspects of outdoor camp programming.
- Genuine motivation to work with children in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting where every day is an adventure.
- Demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all campers during outdoor programming
Responsibilities
- Leading outdoor leadership programs for teenagers
- Guiding teenagers through 3-8 day trips including camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures
- Participating in a comprehensive training to hone your practical skills
- Co-leading multiple-week sessions focused on essential leadership skills such as communication, team-building, and outdoor safety
- Planning and implementing engaging lessons
- Supervising campers for their safety and well-being
- Preparing meals for trips
- Driving 12-passenger vans to various program sites
- Modeling positive behavior and environmental stewardship
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
