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Adventure Camp Staff Positions

Please browse the following descriptions of staff positions at Adventure Camp. Administrative and other program support positions may be available.

The following links will provide details on:

• Adventure Camp outdoor summer camp programs at Sargent Center
• The 2008 Adventure Camp salary schedule

We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions.

Adventure Counselor

Co-lead groups of 10-12 Adventure Challenge or Adventure Quest campers in group teambuilding and outdoor activities, and assist specialists in high challenge program areas. Adventure Counselors are responsible for camper health, safety and primary care, and facilitating a positive community living experience. This is a great opportunity to learn skills in low-impact camping, high ropes courses, mountain biking, and rock climbing.

Certifications Required: First Aid (WFA preferred) and CPR

Adventure Specialist

Lead adventure activities—such as mountain biking, rock climbing, high ropes courses, etc.—for all campers. Adventure Specialists teach and oversee all appropriate safety standards, provide cabin supervision, and assist with program logistics. Training, appropriate certification, and/or documented leadership experience in all of these program areas is required. Preferred candidates are 21 years or older with strong experience working with children in specialty program areas.

Certifications Required: First Aid (WFA preferred) and CPR, and appropriate program area certifications

Adventure Trek Leader

Co-lead Adventure Trek groups in adventure activities, short backpacking trips, and a wide variety of camp activities, including advanced wood fire cooking, orienteering, and early American crafts. Trek Leaders are responsible for facilitating positive community living experiences in cabins and yurts. Candidates must have strong camping experience.

Certifications Required: WFA and CPR. Lifeguard certification a plus.

Trip Leader

Co-lead 8-12 campers on 3- to 14-day trips through wilderness areas of New England, New York, and Canada. Trips focus on mountain biking, canoeing, sea kayaking, backpacking, and rock climbing. Facilitate group teambuilding, trip preparation, and other group activities; assist with program logistics; and supervise cabins. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have strong experience leading wilderness trips.

Certifications Required: WFA (WFR strongly preferred), CPR, Lifeguard, Kayak Instructor, and other appropriate certifications.

Waterfront Specialist

Assist in developing and leading adventure based waterfront activities. Guard for free swims, boating, and special events. Responsible for maintaining safety standards, cabin supervision, and working with counselors and their groups. Assist with camp logistics when not on the waterfront. Candidates with strong kayaking and canoeing experience preferred.

Certifications Required: First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard

Counselor-in-Training Director

Design and implement the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for 17 year olds. Must be able to train young people in areas of leadership, communication, program development, activity skills, trip leadership, working with children, etc. Responsible for planning recreational program activities for CIT’s and assisting with other camp program logistics. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, and should have strong experience in summer camping and training; trip leading experience preferred.

Certifications Required: First Aid (WFA preferred), CPR