Trip Leader / Climbing Instructor – Hybrid and Outdoor Summer Camps 2023
Job description
- Position Description: Climbing Instructors work together with the Camp Director and our experienced Salt Pump guides to plan and implement climbing adventures for their campers. Our hybrid Inside-Out Camp features three days of indoor climbing in our facility and two days outdoors at crags in Maine and New Hampshire. Our Outdoor Camps are week-long, overnight camps that will be held in the White Mountains in New Hampshire and at Rumney climbing area. During camp, Instructors will facilitate climbing, teach technical climbing skills, and educate campers on outdoor living skills. Campers will range in age from ten to seventeen years old.
Desired Applicant Attributes: We are seeking highly qualified instructors/guides to facilitate our outdoor and hybrid climbing programs.
Applicants for this position should:
- Have experience guiding/leading trips outdoors. SPI preferred but not necessary.
- Be a proficient belayer and lead belayer.
- Have experience camping in a front-country setting (car camping).Instructors are expected to camp from Monday-Friday with campers during week-long, outdoor camps.
- Expect to take part in and delegate camp chores in a timely manner.
- Have the skills and patience to keep themselves and others safe and happy in inclement weather while camping – layering systems, self-care, rainy day games, positive attitude, etc.
- Expect to spend most of the day on their feet, actively engaged with the campers.
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
- Enjoy working with children ages 10-17 in an outdoor setting.
- Place a high value on risk management and have the skills to implement risk management in a variety of settings.
- Hold a current CPR and BLS certification. WFR preferred.
- Plan to have FUN! Summer Camp is a place for fun, making friends, and trying new things. We expect our Instructors to foster a fun and positive atmosphere.
Position Details: Instructors should be available to start work on June 12. Camp hours and days depend on the program – more information on these camps can be found here. Priority given to applicants who are available for the entire summer season (through August 25). Hourly rate for days at Salt Pump - starting at $17 an hour. Day rate for days outside of the facility.
We’re looking to hire up to 2 individuals in this position.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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