Wilderness Trek Leader
Posted by Crossroads 4 Kids INC on 05/17/2022
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Outdoor
Job Categories: Camp Staff & Counselors
Company Type: Service
State: MA
City: Ashby
Country: United States
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Contact Name: Mercedes Aponte
Contact Phone: 6177462698
Job Type: Seasonal Full Time
Salary: 4,500 for 9 weeks
Required to Relocate:
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Spend your summer in a dynamic environment with incredible staff and inspirational young people! Campers are high potential youth in 9th grade from the Boston area. If you're interested in pursuing a career in education, outdoor education, social work, or psychology, this is the opportunity for you!
The C5 Leaders Program is a five-year summer and school year program where youth develop and practice their leadership skills through various experiential activities and workshops designed to support participants in learning how to lead both themselves and others in their communities.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic staff who love the outdoors and will be positive role models that encourage our campers to set and achieve goals, gain new skills and make positive choices during their backpacking experiences with Crossroads. Trek Leaders prepare, facilitate, and lead eight backpacking excursions with our C5 leaders, which includes teaching camping, cooking and orienteering skills, and philosophies such as Leave No Trace. Responsibilities include gear management, meal and logistical planning.
Details
Staff live at camp in cabins with campers. Housing and meals are provided at no cost
Home Camp Location: Ashby, MA
Positions start on June 16th and complete on August 17th
Trek leaders are paid a stipend of $450/weekly, with a $450 bonus at the end of the summer
Valid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) required (we will pay for the course)
Valid Lifeguard certification preferred (not required)
Valid Driver’s License required
Must be 21+ years old
Position can be used to fulfill college internship credit
Experience at camp or working with youth is required
Must be fully up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
Apply at crossroadsma.org/apply or email staff@crossroadsma.org for more info!
