Seasonal - Trip Leader - Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center
About The Position
As a Overnight Summer Camp Counselor- Trip Leader, you will play an integral role in leading outdoor leadership programs for teenagers, guiding them through 3-6 day trips that include camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures. You will likely facilitate the Junior Maine Guide program, a four-week intensive program for high schoolers, culminating in the final week at an off-site testing camp. At the start of the summer you will participate in a comprehensive two-week 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. Stipend is $475 - $550 per week for about 30 weeks, including paid training, paid in bi-weekly installments.
Requirements
- Experience leading camping/backpacking/canoeing trips
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Minimum of 2 years related experience working with teenagers and teaching in the outdoors or equivalent
- Lifeguard certification
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Wilderness Responder Certification
- Small Craft Water Safety Certification
- Maine Trip Leader Permit
- Ability to lead groups outdoors over various terrain with 35+ lbs. 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 3-6 day trips that include camping, hiking, and canoeing adventures
- Facilitating the Junior Maine Guide program
- Participating in a comprehensive two-week training to hone 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
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
