Adventure Trip Leader
Camp Chingachgook
posted: Jan 14, 2010 and closes: Mar 01, 2011
Description and Details
Camp Chingachgook (YMCA), one of the premier tripping centers in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York is located ~4 hours from Boston or NYC and right on the crystal-clear waters of Lake George.
Our Adventure Trip Leaders work with coed groups of approximately 10 teens and a co-leader for trips from 1 to 5 weeks long. Our trips take place throughout New York, New England and neighboring states, and the Southwest. We take huge pride in the variety of activities our unique tripping program offers from hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and biking to whitewater rafting, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and more. Many of our trips work with outside outfitters in the area to provide first class guiding to compliment the skills of our trips leaders. The focus of Camp Chingachgook trips is on helping teens build character, learn outdoor skills, gain an appreciation for the natural world, and develop teamwork and leadership skills.
Qualifications include proven experience leading others in outdoor activities and exercising sound judgement; a minimum age of 21; lifeguarding, cpr, and wilderness first aid certifications (opportunities to obtain these certifications free of charge during staff training); and desire to work with youth and teens. We are looking for trip leaders with skills in any or all of the following areas: wilderness tripping (backpacking/hiking), paddling (canoeing, kayaking, rafting), climbing (top roping and bouldering).
Location
Kattskill Bay, NY
Application Info
Send a resume, cover letter and/or a completed YMCA application with the names of three references to: Madden Coghlan, Adventure Programs Coordinator, YMCA Camp Chingachgook, 1872 Pilot Knob Rd., Kattskill Bay, NY 12844 or email: mcoghlan@cdymca.org. For more information about the program call Madden Coghlan at (518)656-9462 ext. 6646.
mcoghlan@cdymca.orgSalary & Benefits
Salary range is $2,000-$2,600 depending on experience. Benefits include meals and housing, and spending the summer based in the heart of the beautiful Adirondacks on the shores of shimmering Lake George
