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Adventure Specialist

Full Job Description

The Adventure Camp Specialist leads campers ages 10-14 years old through low ropes course activities, games, teambuilding activities, and other adventure activities. The adventure specialist uses these activities to build character, relational skills, service, and compassion in the summer campers.

The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Malvern Day Camp runs from May 19th to late August 2025. There will be a mandatory training session before the start of camp.

Responsibilities:

+ Planning and implementation of Adventure Course programs for certain age groups

+ Orient and educate of Staff to Ropes area equipment, procedures, and rules

-Prepare and maintain Adventure Course area - physically and programmatically

+ Maintain involvement in programs including: planning, facilitating, set-up, clean-up and

preparation of materials

+ Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed

+ Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures

+ Keep inventory of supplies

+ Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed

Requirements:

+ Training and experience in Adventure and teambuilding activities that are offered at the camp

+ Desire and ability to work with children outdoors

+ Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant

+ Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers

+ Upkeep of Adventure equipment

+ Work effectively with co-workers

+ Serve as a positive role model to campers

+ Minimum of 18 years of age

+ Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)

+ Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)

+ Completed Mandated Report Training

Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.