Great Summer Camp Counselor Jobs for Hiking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Whitewater Kayaking and Mountain Biking
Our hiking trips include Mt. Washington, Mt. Lafayette, the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Moosilauke, the Presidential Range, the Mahoosuc Range, Mt. Smarts, Mt. Cube, and rock/top-rope climbing in Rumney, New Hampshire.
We will pay for your Wilderness First Responder Certification
We offer free American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
We are 20 minutes from Rumney, New Hampshire and some of the best rock climbing in the northeast.
We are ranked in the top twenty camps in the country. Camp Moosilauke is located on a beautiful lake and offers all land and water sports. Our website is www.moosilauke.com.
The sessions run from June 10 to August 10.
Job Requirements
-Formal experience leading multi-day backpacking trips and teaching children about the out-of-doors.
-Wilderness First Aid certification or higher (WFR is ideal)
-A genuine enthusiasm for leading children on outdoor adventure trips
-Formal training in setting-up (through lead climbing) and monitoring (through belaying and supervision) a top-rope climbing site is a huge plus.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trip planning, preparation and implementation:
Trip leaders should be prepared to plan and lead an overnight backcountry adventure once-a-week while camp is in session. Examples of trips include a three-day overnight that summits seven peaks including Mt. Washington, and a two-day Franconia Ridge trip that summits Mt. Lafayette. Although there is some flexibility, the duration and destination for most trips will be set in advance by the outdoor programs director and the managing directors.
Trip leaders are responsible for the following:
-Generating enthusiastic participation among campers for their trips
-Ensuring that participating campers are appropriately briefed and trained in trip details, relevant safety procedures and low impact camping
We offer a competitive salary of $2,500 to $3,000 and will reimburse travel expenses. Room and board included. Online applications can be found on the web site.