Summer Employment Opportunit​ies at YMCA Camp Mason: Trip Leader

Trips Leader

YMCA Camp Mason

Summer 2013

 Overview:

460- acres of ridges, valleys, ponds, streams and trails cover the property of YMCA Camp Mason.  We are located in northwestern New Jersey just outside the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, one of the last true wilderness areas in the northeastern United States.  This setting affords us almost limitless opportunities to engage in outdoor adventure and promote the values of environmental awareness.

Camp Mason is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated environmental educator to act as a Trips Leader at our traditional YMCA summer camp.  Trips leaders are program staff members whose primary role is leading delivering a safe, sustainable, and engaging trips program.

Skills:
       Hard Skills:
                               Safety and first-aid skills:
                                      ·         Injury prevention and management
                                      ·         Rescue
                                      ·         Navigation
                                      ·         Weather reading
                                      ·         Water safety
                                Site appropriate skills:
                                      ·         Hiking
                                      ·         Overnight camping
                                      ·         Rock climbing/ belaying
                                      ·         Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting
                                Strong organizational skills
                                 Ability to adequately plan and prepare for trips
                                 Environmental skills- especially knowledge of and commitment to Leave No Trace practices
         Soft Skills:
                               Strong leadership skills with the ability to be flexible
                               Effective communication skills
                               A commitment to ethical behavior
                               Understanding of group dynamics
                               An awareness of how psychology and motivation can affect actions
                      Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure in a changing environment          
         Certifications:
                               First Aid certification, required
                               CRP certification, required
                               Lifeguard certification, required
                               Wilderness First Aid, required
                               Wilderness First Responder, preferred
                      Top Rope Site Manager (American Mountain Guide Association), preferred
                      Valid driver’s license and clean record, preferred
Responsibilities:

Plan and execute adventure trips for campers between 7 and 16 years of age

Be a role model to campers and fellow staff in both behavior and attitude

Participate in the maintenance and presentation of the Trips Center, ensuring all equipment and systems are working/inventoried and consistently carried out

                 Be able to make valuable contributions to the planning and execution of evening, weekend and theme activities

                 Anything else that needs to be done to keep Camp Mason safe, fun, and on the leading edge of the camping industry.
Compensation, Benefits & Housing:  Shared housing and cafeteria style meals are provided.  Salary is commensurate with experience, starting at $2,000.  Workman’s Compensation Insurance provided to all staff.
Application Deadline:  February 1, 2013
Dates of Employment:  June 9, 2013- August 18, 2013 Must be able to commit to entire season.
To Apply:  For more information, please contact Laura Finkle at (908) 362-8217 ext. 102, or Laura@CampMason.org.  To apply, please send completed application with current contact information to Laura@CampMason.org.  Additional cover letter and resume encouraged.