Adventure Trip Leader
YMCA Camp Chingachgook
posted: May 22, 2009 and closes: May 22, 2010
Description and Details
Camp Chingachgook is located right on the crystal-clear waters of Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York (about 4 hours from NY City or Boston). Our Adventure Trip Leaders work with coed groups of usually 10 teens and a co-leader for trips anywhere from 1 to 5 weeks long. The trips take place throughout New York, New England and neighboring states, and the Southwest. Offering a variety of activities from hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and biking to whitewater rafting, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and more, each week offers something different. Some of the activities are outfitted by local guides in the area so there is a nice mix of instructing, facilitating, working with the group dynamics, and just playing along with the group! Our focus is on helping teens build character, learn outdoor skills, gain an appreciation for the natural world, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. Trip Leaders are hired for their proven ability to lead others in the outdoors, must be a minimum age of 21, and hold current valid lifeguarding and wilderness first aid certifications (training can be provided). Visit our website at http://www.capitaldistrictymca.com/branches/chingachgook/teenadvtrip.htm.
Location
Upstate NY - Lake George / Adirondacks
Application Info
Positions begin as early as June 6, 2009 for staff needing certifications, end August 16 or 26, 2009, and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis closing March 31, 2009. To apply, contact Sara Grube, Adventure Director, at sgrube@cdymca.org or 518-656-9462, ext 6642. Application materials can be found online at http://www.capitaldistrictymca.com/branches/chingachgook/downloads.htm.
YMCA Camp Chingachgook
1872 Pilot Knob Road
Kattskill Bay, NY 12844
sgrube@cdymca.orgfax: 518-656-9362
Salary & Benefits
Salary of $2000-2600, depending on experience and certifications for up to 10 weeks including training opportunities and room & board for the season.
