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Description

Adventure Staff Team Member

Are you ready to take yourself to a new level? Join us as an Adventure Staff Team Member at Bretton Woods Recreation Center and be part of an unforgettable experience!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to guide various camps, corporate, school or member groups through exciting outdoor activities across our 268-acre property. From navigating ropes courses and the Giant Swing to leading serene tubing adventures on the river, you’ll create meaningful, memorable moments for everyone you meet.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead groups through engaging outdoor activities and challenges.
• Build connections with individuals, helping them learn, grow, and have fun.
• Participate in activities alongside the groups, from fire-making to boating adventures.
• Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure every day is active, exciting, and rewarding.

What You’ll Gain:

• Sharpen your communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Work in a supportive team environment that brings out your best.
• Enjoy the outdoors, feel the wind in your hair, and hear the echoes of laughter in the woods.

If you’re ready to be active, engaged, and part of an amazing team, Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Germantown, Maryland, is the place for you. Let’s make memories together, apply now and help us create experiences that last a lifetime!

Apply Today!

Reports to: Director of Team Building and Outdoor Education

Supervises: None

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or currently enrolled in High School
• Outdoor experience and leadership experience preferred or willingness to learn
• Interest in Recreation, Outdoor or similar Hospitality fields

Requirements and Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Must have reliable transportation. No public transportation is available

Essential Functions

• Lead guests in a safe and fun manner through all Adventure elements including a zip line, giant swing, and high and low rope courses
• Build trust and confidence by fostering team building and communication among participants
• Lead school, corporate and other private groups in team building activities
• Lead social groups in outdoor adventures
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights in a harness
• Comfortable in personal watercrafts (tube, canoe, stand-up paddle board)

Benefits Offered

Access to our 18-hole golf course*

Access to Bretton Woods pool*

Free meals during work shifts

Free and accessible parking

*Subject to availability and management approval

Our Mission

To provide our international members and guests with a quality destination that offers a variety of sports, social activities and dining in a relaxed, inclusive and family-friendly setting.
Our Vision

We aim to be the leading recreational and wellness destination for the international community in the greater Washington D.C. area.

Our Values

International & Family-Friendly
Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity
Quality & Excellence
Environmental Responsibility
Financial Responsibility

Transparency & Open Communication

Salary : $17 - $18