Camp Mataponi is an all-girls camp located on Sebago Lake in Naples, Maine.  While it is preferred the applicant have previous challenge course experience, general group and/or teambuilding experience are the minimum requirements.  The person that fills the position may have duties that include, but are not limited to programming, facilitating and/or supervising both small and large groups of children ages 7-15 (both on and off the course), training staff, developing a new program, managing equipment and logistics, and assisting with overall course and staff supervision. 

This is a great opportunity to develop your debriefing/processing, managing, leading, counseling, developing groups/individuals, and programming skills.  Further, there are many opportunities to use different modalities with groups and individuals such as expressive arts, music, role-playing, adventure, experiential education, etc.  The summer camp encourages a safe and supportive atmosphere for both personal and professional growth.  

Dates: Approximately June 3 to August 10 2012 (negotiable)

Pay: Bi-weekly salary (varies DOE) as well as housing, meals, and travel stipend (not to mention a fun summer, friendships, personal and professional growth opportunities, and access to recreational opportunities both on and off camp premises...paddle boarding anyone)?

Camp Walden Adventure Course Director

Camp Walden a traditional summer overnight camp for girls in Denmark, ME, is searching for an Adventure Course Director-High Ropes and Climbing Wall.

Founded in 1916 our small, closely knit Walden family of 140-150 girls, ages 9-15, enables each camper the opportunity to fully develop her own personality and skills.  Walden prides itself on creating an atmosphere which encourages self-confidence, promotes leadership skills, and provides a trusting and secure environment where girls can thrive.

One of the many daily activities that campers participate in at Walden is the opportunity to learn to climb our wall and master our high ropes course and zip line.  We are searching for an individual who loves working with children and teaching outdoor education, , and has supervisory experience (you will supervise a staff of 6.)  While at camp you will spend most of every day running our Adventure Course. 

Candidates should have experience with Outdoor Adventure Courses, be at least 21 years old, and have experience working with children and supervising others.  We will provide training on our course and Wilderness First Aid Certification. Prior summer camp or outdoor education experience helpful.

Dates: June 10 to August 11, 2012

$2500 for the summer plus room, board and laundry.

Send an email of interest and resume to Kathy Jonas, Director Camp Walden at kathyjonas@campwalden.com.  The position will remain open until filled.

Camp Seneca Lake:

Camp Seneca Lake, a Jewish overnight summer camp, is seeking creative, energetic, down to earth staff with a passion for the outdoors to help further our adventure course program. Our 200 beautiful wooded acres in the Finger Lakes region of New York State provide the ideal backdrop for camp. Campers participate in a variety of exciting areas, including waterfront (skiing, sailing, wakeboarding and more!), high and low ropes courses, most land sports, overnight hiking, nature, drama, and arts and crafts. CSL offers these activities in a wholesome Jewish camp community full of ruach to promote the physical, social, and emotional development of each of our campers. CSL is the home away from home each summer for nearly 500 children (ages 7-16) and over 100 staff.

Adventure Course:

Every camper will have the opportunity to enjoy our adventure course.  With a number of high elements, team elements, low elements, and a climbing wall, there is no shortage of opportunities for our campers. While learning the basics of teambuilding, campers will also be exposed to problem solving, working together, and personal challenge..  It will be the role of the Adventure Course Director to work, together with their staff, to building a nurturing, supportive environment for the campers to learn in.

Purpose of the Adventure Program:

To enrich the character and leadership development of our campers by providing a wholesome environment that allows them to be their goofy selves, grow personally, learn about the importance of selflessness and teamwork, while challenging them on a individual level. We hope to make their time at the Adventure Course not simply a summer experience, but a life experience with value and resonance that extends far beyond the boundaries of a single summer.

Job Description:

We are 1 adventure course director. The director will oversee a staff of 4-6 and train them to lead. Tiyulim activities such as, but not limited to teambuilding elements, team elements, solo elements, rock climbing, and others. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid training for low and high element, with room and board while training and working. Staff will be provided with extensive leadership training in the field as well as an in-camp orientation.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must have competed at least one year of college and have at least one season of experience working in a leadership role with youth in the an adventure setting. You must be a team player, love working with children, maintain excellent communication skills, and have a positive attitude. Applicants must be willing to commit from June 19 to August 22. While we are a Jewish summer camp, you need not be Jewish to apply.

To Apply:

1. Please submit your resume, with the names and contact information of three references to acantor@jccrochester.org. References can be a combination of professors/teachers, employers/supervisors, and peers or friends

Located about 15 minutes from beautiful Acadia National Park, this is a dream job for any outdoor enthusiasts.  

Candidate should have Ropes Course/Aerial Adventure Park experience and ideally some management experience.  Candidate will be expected to assist owner/general manager with overseeing staff, maintaining a safe and efficient operation, work directly with customers through training and facilitation.  

The ideal candidate will be available Early/mid May through the end of August and possibly later into the fall.  

Compensation is very competitive, based on experience.

A lodging arrangement is available if needed.   

Course Manager at Navitat Canopy Adventures
 
Fast growing, industry leading zipline canopy tour company seeks a level-headed, self motivated candidate to manage daily operations.  All candidates must share our philosophy of sustainable practices and our focus on excellence and safety. Applicants must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills.  Must have the ability to manage up to 50 staff in a fast paced, multitask environment.  Course manager candidates must have 3 years management experience and be able to perform all administrative and technical duties proficiently, including working at heights up to 200 feet.  This is an 8 to 10 month seasonal position.  All inquiries may submit a resume’ and letter of interest to Asheville@navitat.com.

Reports to: Site Manager

Summary of essential job functions:
• Clearly communicates canopy tour SOP and LOP guidelines to Canopy Guides and Driver Guides
• Upholds and communicates the Navitat ethos
• Responsible for supervision of all canopy tour course operations
• Supervises all canopy tour staff
• Ensures all course operations are conducted in accordance with Navitat operations and safety standards
• Responsible for overseeing daily and periodic course inspections
• Monitors and supervises all participant groups when the course is in operation
• Assists with training when needed
• Maintains daily canopy tour documentation
• Prepares daily schedules for canopy tour personnel
• Assists in hiring canopy tour personnel

Qualifications:
• Certified to assist in training staff at all levels
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification or better
• Management experience in adventure tourism preferred
• Risk management experience required
• Strong knowledge of all industry equipment
• Computer skills (MS Excel and Word) is essential
• Must have a current Lead Guide certification
• Ability to work long hours and irregular shifts in a multi task environment
• Must have excellent communication skills

Physical abilities required:
• Must have the ability to understand and perform work at height
• Physical ability to perform and to provide staff training in all the high angle rescue techniques needed to operate our various
courses and facilities including litter transfers and cut-away rescues
• Physically able to assess the safety of equipment, facilities, staff and guest
• Physically able to ascend and to descend from a height of 150’ using common roped techniques
• This position may require walking and standing for long period of times

What could be better than spending your summer at camp leading and teaching the activities you love to do most.  Whether it's climbing the "Tower of Power" (climbing wall), guiding campers through our 14 element high and low ropes course, hiking through the Catskills or mountain biking through the endless trails, this is the summer job for you!

Applicants can apply directly on line at www.iroquoissprings.com (press apply staff) or you may contact us via e-mail at brian@iroquoissprings.com.  Our toll free number is 1.877.700.5354 or 631.462.2550 - we look forward to hearing from you soon!   

Very competitive salary offered ranging from $1400 - $2000 plus travel and additional bonus for specific qualifications (RTE, WSI, etc.).  Salaries include room and board in a very comfortable surrounding. Staff receive 1 day off each week, free access to the Internet and a staff lounge to use during time off.

Iroquois Springs, located just 90 miles from New York City, in the heart of the lower Catskill Mountains, is a co-ed residential camp for children age 7 -16.  We are seeking energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic people to join our summer team and help shape the summer camp experience for our campers and yourselves.  While being a positive role model for children, you will enjoy the chance to be outdoors, active

and experience summer memories in an environment second to none!! 

As part of our summer team you will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Land and Field Sports, Fine and Performing Arts, Outdoor Adventure, High and Low Ropes, Aquatics, Boating and all thedifferent aspects of camp that make Iroquois Springs a magical place for children.   

Most of all, you will have the power to shape the lives of your campers and help them to enjoy camp in a wonderfully safe and rewarding community. 

Apply On-Line at:  www.iroquoissprings.com

Burbank YMCA seeks a certified seasonal staff member to intruct campers ages 6-14 in our low and high ropes course!  Camp location is in Boxford MA.  Transportation is available from Reading.

Bonsai Design Inc.

A leading outdoor recreation company - seeks qualified individuals for the position of:

Zip Line Guide  for our operation in southwest Montana.

Qualifications:

Must be extremely positive and customer-service oriented

Applicants with outdoor recreation backgrounds or education desired

First Aid, CPR and AED certification or better

Must have positive attitude and excellent communication skills coupled with a high degree of dependability, professionalism and ability to function in a team environment  

Physical abilities required:

Must have the desire and ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Must be able to lift 50 pounds in winter clothing

Must be able to continually manage mountaineering equipment at 6' 3" height repeatedly throughout the work day

This position will require walking and standing for long periods

Physical ability to perform in high angle rescue techniques

Summary of essential job functions:

a. Work directly with team members to provide a safe and pleasing experience to guests.

b. Ensure that all course operations are conducted in accordance with zip line tour safety standards

c. Supervise the progress of assigned Zip Line tour participants

d. Provide narrative for zip line tour participants about local ecology and area history and geography

e. Complete daily inspections of all course components and gear

f. Fit harnesses and helmets correctly on tour participants and supervise the use of all personal protective equipment

g. Conduct participant orientation sessions and pre-screening

h. Perform course maintenance

i. Maintain a personal training log, and acquire additional minimum training amounts per month

Other details:

Employment begins mid-May 2012

1 week training period paid at minimum wage

Position requires commuting to Clyde Park, Montana daily

Position requires a background check and drug screening

Please respond to this posting with your resume, no phone calls please

Responses without resumes and cover letters will not be considered

Send resume and cover letters to: employmentinfo@bonsai-design.com

A comprehensive description of the position will be provided to qualified applicants

http://www.bonsai-design.com

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• Creates fun and safe work environment.  Sets the mood for the company by reflecting a positive enthusiastic tone.
• Hires and fires all staff with assistance from Chief Adventure Officer following general company guidelines
• Maintains appropriate staffing schedule for safe and efficient operation
• Assess the safety functionality of all adventure and office apparatus daily.  Makes sure that course is clean of trash, safe and in good working order
• Monitor and provide a safe and fun environment for all guests and that everyone adheres to company safety procedures
• Skills in climbing, belaying, mountain biking, kayaking, working with ropes, sailing, using GPS systems for geo-caching, fishing
• Knowledge of equipment, courses, geography, geology, history, ecology, and wildlife of area
• Leads guests on tours
• Builds strong relationship with guests explaining eco-tourism aspects
• Communicate with guests and staff in professional and respectful manner that instills trust, support and creates lasting memories
• Maintains all adventure and office apparatus ensuring that equipment is clean, orderly and accounted for each day
• Acts as positive ambassador whenever asked about company and its product offerings
• Answers phones, completes maintenance logs, makes reservations, registers guests, conducts business transactions, and collects fees for tours, food, store sales
• Works in sales office, reservations, orientation of guests, and ancillary sales.
• Promotes the business by attending events, calling prospective clients, and helping distribute material about TA
• Creating memories by taking pictures of guests on tours and equipment
• Reconciles daily deposits to log of guest activity

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Friendly and passionate about working in outdoor adventure eco-tourism industry
• Very good at communicating to guests in a confident and amicable manner
• Well organized, able to juggle multiple activities and detailed oriented
• Works well with staff at creating a safe, fun and enjoyable workplace
• Enjoys working and teaching people new skills and is patient with those who do not pick up skills quickly
• Comfortable leading groups ranging in age from children to older adults
• Able to assess and diffuse difficult situations
• Physically able to teach and rescue guests from precarious situations including lifting guests and performing first aid
• On the fly problem solver
• Able to work a variety of shifts
• High School graduate with prior outdoor, adventure and business background. College background preferred.
• Previous experience as outdoor guide, outdoor equipment sales preferred
• Previous experience in leading guests on ropes challenge course, climbing wall, and team building exercises
• Previous supervisory experience desired
• Comfortable using computer including Microsoft Office applications and Internet
• Comfortable using general office equipment including computers, phones, printers, cash register etc.

Other Criteria & Key Points

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Salaried position with good benefits and significant bonus for meeting goals
• Preferable certification and training certificates as guide, instructor and first aid rescue responder
• Demonstrates a keen understanding of guest relations and excellent customer service while being business minded with eye on bottom line
• Takes initiative with respect to all aspects of business including human resources, operations, risk management, facilities etc.
• Able to look at operations with discerning eye like our guests

Send  cover letter resume to mbaker@terrapinadventures.com

Will be scheduling interviews during ACCT conference in Boston

Looking to hire for Spring/Summer/Fall part-time Lead Guide positions.

Big Bear Ziplines, Inc. is a year-round zipline tour operation which just opened in 2011 in Hyde Park, New York. We are the CLOSEST zipline tour operation to New York City. The area surrounding our course is rich in history and is surrounded by over six colleges within 30 minutes. At this time, BBZI is looking for responsible, dedicated, mature individuals to join our team as Zip Pilots (Zipline Guides). We will be hiring for part-time.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT:
-80-240 pounds and over 5 feet 4 inches for safety and course accessibility reasons
-Not recommended for people with a fear of heights
-Not recommended for people who cannot be in an outdoor setting, standing and walking for less than 3 hours
-Must possess a POSITIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC and OUTGOING personality
-Must be RESPONSIBLE, DEDICATED, PUNCTUAL and have a good understanding of RISK MANAGEMENT
-Furnish proof of a valid driver's license
-Be free of any criminal charges
-18 years of age or older
-Must be willing to change driver's license to NYS Class E with reimbursement after 6 months of employment
-Must be willing to acquire CPR, First Aid and AED certification at your cost
-Experience working on a Zipline and/or Challenge Course is preferred but not required
-A minimum of 3 months experience working as a Zipline Guides/Challenge Course Facilitator required.
-Outdoor knowledge is preferred but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
-Course inspection and maintenance
-Conducting course tours (2-10 people) and various programs (10-60 people)
-Transporting participants
-Promoting the business
-Reservations as well as other office tasks
 

Wage: Starts at $12/hour dependent on certification levels.

 
!!!!SEND RESUME!!!! to Carolyn Beisiegel at apply@bigbearziplines.com. Those who do not provide a resume will not be considered.

 

Here is a great opportunity to work on a privately owned and well maintained ropes course in the Frederick MD area. The successful applicant will have experience on both static and dynamic ropes course with an emphasis on team building. The ability to sequence a program of activities to suit the clients goals and physical and mental abilities. The clientele that you would be working with ranges from Campers to Corporate America. Benefits will include specific training and a medical / dental / vision package is available. The applicant must be prepared to work all days that we have customers. FA / CPR is a minimum require as is an ACCT portfolio showing experience. Rates of pay will be negotiated depending upon experience. Please email for more info with contact details. This is a great opportunity for the conscientious individual who wants to work for a great team.

Washginton State University Challenge Program is currently searching for a Graduate Assistant in Experiential Education for the 2012-2013 school year. Deadline for submission is Thursday, December 15, 2011. This document is also posted at: http://challenge.wsu.edu/documents.aspx

 Please forward as you see fit.

UNIVERSITY RECREATION
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is primarily responsible for the development, operation, supervision, and evaluation of University Recreation Challenge programming. This person will be responsible for training, evaluating, and supervising of associated student and hourly staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Solicit, develop, and schedule experiential education programs

·         Assist with hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of challenge program staff

·         Work with potential and current challenge program clients for scheduling and program evaluation

·         Aid with administrative duties such as payroll, budgeting, inventory, and policy compliance

·         Coordinate training for adventure programs and department staff

·         Group facilitation as necessary; will include weekends and evenings

·         Assist in inspection, maintenance and ordering of challenge course equipment and supplies

·         Coordinate some special events for University Recreation

·         Enforce program, department, university, and state policies

·         Implement emergency procedures as necessary

·         Other duties as assigned, including assisting with Outdoor Recreation Center programs as necessary

Essential work competencies

Mental Conditions

·         Possess the ability to communicate effectively in a clear and understandable fashion with participants and other staff members

·         Able, with or without accommodation, to communicate effectively in a manner appropriate to the programming environment

·         Possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a variety of personality types and cultures during interpersonal contacts

·         Possess the ability to comprehend and implement oral and written instructions

·         Possess the ability to apply reasoning skills when confronted with circumstances requiring that a discretionary decision be made

·         Possess the ability to establish priorities and construct further plans after an initial assessment

·         Possess the ability to formulate and employ and appropriate course of action for a given situation for which no specific rule or procedure has been established

·         Possess the ability to apply theory-based instruction or training to actual incident/situations

·         Possess the ability to uphold departmental policies and standards in stressful situations

·         Possess the ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, including giving and receiving appropriate feedback

Work Conditions

·         Position requires a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend hours.

·         Capability to carry out site-specific first aid procedures and /or protocols which may include first aid and CPR

·         Ability to perform required duties for extended periods of time while exposed to adverse conditions including, but not limited to, precipitation, temperature extremes and wind

Physical Conditions

·         Ability to assume a variety of positions and postures necessary to perform facilitator tasks

·         Able to manipulate ropes, cables, and other related equipment used in tying knots, belaying, and rigging used in the setup, operation, and break down of various challenge course-related systems

·         Able to physically negotiate various types of terrain and/or obstacles confronted in the course of both routine facilitation and emergency situations

·         Ability to operate/utilize various challenge course-related gear and equipment including, but not limited to, ropes, harnesses, helmets, carabiners, safety lines, ladders and pulleys

·         Ability to ascend to, traverse at, and descend from heights that may exceed 70 feet

·         Able to relocate, ascend, and descend ladders and various other equipment including, but not limited to, cargo nets, stairs, climbing staples, and cables

·         Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. up to 500 feet over rough terrain

·         Possess good corrected or uncorrected vision

·         Possess adequate depth perception to recognize safety hazards in a variety of normal and/or emergency environments

·         Posses the ability to see, read, and recognize safety hazards in a variety of normal and/or emergency environments

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

·      Bachelors degree

·      Acceptance to WSU Graduate program

·      Ability to meet and maintain WSU and UREC Van Driver standards within 1 month of employment

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies

·      Demonstrated excellence in customer service skills

·      Knowledge of or familiarity with experiential education programming

·      Ability to obtain Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Challenge Course Practitioner (CCP) Level 1 or equivalent certification within six months of appointment

Contact Name

Zipline Hilton Head is opening in April 2112.  Seeking both experienced and non-experienced guides for Zipline-Canopy tour .Zipline Hilton Head will provide professional training.  Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a high volume tourist resort with good weather most of the year.  The tour will be open 365 days per year.

Please send resumes to:

Roger@ziplinehiltonhead.com

860-573-8019