Rock Climbing Specialist
Wilderness Travel Summer Camp Job Description
For over 25 years, the Hulbert Outdoor Center has been dedicated to helping people enrich and change their lives through experiential outdoor programs.
From the very beginning, discovering one's inner resources, the meaning of community, and environmental stewardship were fundamental values at the Hulbert Outdoor Center. These values are passed on today by the talented and compassionate leaders at our Voyageurs Youth Trips camp.
Our passion to provide an educational outdoor experience shines through from every aspect of our trips; from our use of 'teachable moments' to the daily roles we establish for participants.
We believe that Voyageurs Youth Trips provides one of the strongest wilderness and group experiences available to youth in the area, and realize that our leaders are the most important aspect of our success. As a staff, we work hard to provide a safe and exciting wilderness experience, as well as to create a delicate balance of empowerment, trust, and fun. For this reason we seek to employ energetic, talented and dedicated individuals who have the desire to live, learn, and work in an intense and positive environment. If you believe yourself to be such an individual, we encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
Rock Climbing Specialist
Voyageurs climbing specialists are individuals who have a demonstrated ability to set-up and manage an institutional top-rope climbing site with a group of 8-10 participants. They must possess the ability to monitor safety, participant well being, and group dynamics. Equally important is the ability to teach and instruct youth in a progression appropriate for novice and intermediate climbers.
Voyageurs Climbing Specialists should be:
• At least 21 years old.
• Currently certified as Wilderness First Responder, or the equivalent, or higher.
• Currently certified in CPR.
• Preferably, certified as an AMGA or comparable Top Rope Instructor
• Experienced working with youth in a wilderness setting.
• Preferably, graduate of a wilderness training program, such as WEA.
Climbing Specialists are paid per diem and are hired per trip. Specialists usually work a minimum of 2 trips throughout the summer and often choose to work 3 or more trips. Room and board is provided while employed.
Position Reports To: Director of Voyageurs Youth Trips
Employment Salary From: $50 to $75 per day
This Job Requires the Following Skills:
Climbing Specialists should have:
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experienced top rope and lead climbing (grate 5.9 - 5.10).
• Expeience with set-up and management of institutional top-rope site.
• Able to tolerate adversity and uncertainty while creatively solving problems.
Education Required:
High School Graduate
Location: Keene Valley, NY & White Mountains, NH
Company URL: http://www.hulbertvoyageurs.org (Wilderness Travel Summer Camp)
Job URL: http://www.hulbertvoyageurs.org
Position Type: Full Time Temporary
Travel Required: 80% of the time (approximate)
The job posting is in the following employment categories as indicated by the poster:
Field Instructor, Outdoor Educator
Job Posted Sat 24-Feb-07 11:10 AM
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