What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Education Instructor position at Tripp Lake Camp?
Rock Climbing or Low / High Ropes Instructors (Low and High)
Looking to have a fantastic summer? Well look no further!
Tripp Lake Camp is located in Poland, Maine. Founded in 1911, our 7-week residential summer camp for girls ages 7 to 16 offers a broad array of team and individual sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor living in a fun and stimulating environment. Our co-ed staff come from all over the world to spend their summer on 260 acres with a mile of shorefront in beautiful Maine!
Attributes:
* Ability to coach campers to properly and safely use equipment
* Ability to work with campers 7-16 years old
* Teach ability levels from beginner to intermediate
* Work as a member of a team within the department
* Fun, creative, energetic, adaptable, resilient and resourceful
Duties Include
* help campers navigate the ropes elements and the climbing walls.
* facilitate campers to learn teamwork and leadership techniques
* plan lessons to help campers practice teamwork, develop self-confidence and have fun doing it
* teach rock climbing and belaying techniques
* lead campers on overnight or day trips outside of camp
Tripp Lake Camp provides certification for our outdoor education instructors at no cost in the following areas:
· Maine Trip Leader
· Wilderness First Aid/CPR
· Belaying
· High Ropes/Low Ropes
Benefits:
* We have great facilities. We have one of the largest high and low ropes areas at a Maine summer camp plus an indoor and outdoor climbing wall. (Look on our website to see what we have on offer!)
* Board and lodging
* WiFi
* On site laundry (no charge)
* Competitive salary for two months work a travel allowance
* Paid internship opportunity dependent on the criteria of your university course.
* Spend your summer by the lake and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,300.00 - $2,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,300 - $2,000
