Dir Program - Adventure Trips

The Adventure Trips Director oversees all aspects of Camp Burgess & Hayward’s Adventure Trips program for teens. This is a part-time position during the non-summer months, and full-time May through August.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize, and implement summer adventure travel programs for 12-17 year-olds.

2. Hire, supervise, and coach 10 summer trip leaders throughout their employment.

3. Oversee the direction, coordination and evaluation of the trip leaders.

4. Plan, schedule and implement the staff training program.

5. Facilitate the regular briefing and debriefing of trip leaders before and after each trip.

6. Manage the budget and financial reporting of all trips including: contractor costs, food and program supplies, travel and accommodation expenses.

7. Must live on camp property during the summer. (housing provided)

Skills:

• Ability to prioritize tasks, define the most important issues, collect and evaluate data, and continue to develop the program.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations.
• Works well in a team setting and able to coordinate logistics in a fluid environment alongside other camp programs.

Customer Service:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in all interactions with camper families and contractors, both over the phone and in person.

Office Skills:

• Ability to apply concepts of basic budgeting and bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs including Publisher and Excel, and ability to create and manage spreadsheets, staff schedules.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• One or two years of relevant experience in a director/coordinator position for youth programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lifeguard and WFA/WFR certifications preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to walk one mile in under 14 minutes without assistance.
• Able to lift a 14” X 18” X 36” trunk weighing 40 pounds to a height of 48”.
• Able to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• Must be a capable swimmer and be comfortable on a variety of watercraft.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear and walk over grounds that are uneven, hilly, not paved and spread out over 300 acres. The employee must be able to work in an outdoor environment for long durations in rain, snow and other inclement weather.