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| Camp Name | Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing | ||
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| Job Title | Wilderness Trip Leaders & Instructors | ||
| Job Description |
WAEL has been changing outlooks and developing leaders since 1990. We are not a traditional summer camp; we are an all-outdoor, ACA Accredited, Adventure Program offering 1 to 4 week courses for ages 8-18 with a focus on developing leadership, confidence, self-esteem and teamwork. Activities include: rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, rappelling, caving, ropes course, climbing wall, 900' zip line, scuba diving, snorkeling, whitewater rafting, ice climbing, glacier travel, culture immersion, environmental education, and more. First year trip leaders will lead trips based out of our Base Camp in Virginia. Other locations include: West Virginia, Alaska, North Carolina, Panama, British Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Vietnam. In addition to our summer adventure program we operate a Year-Round Custom Group Program that specializes in developing programs that are tailored to the needs of our clients. Expect to work with groups of 5th graders up to Corporate Executives. Programs are 1⁄2 day in length to a week. Responsibilities: Mandatory Orientation and Staff Training (tentative dates May 28-June 13). Each trip consists of 12 coed participants and 2 Wilderness Trip Leaders (one male/one female). Together the Trip Leaders are responsible for the welfare and safety of the group. The group is together for the entire duration of their trip, whether it is 7 days or 28 days. The group is self-sufficient and moves, as much as possible, by foot, canoe, bike, or kayak. Along their route they will be met by Instructors that will take them climbing, caving, kayaking, or single-track mtn. biking. Leaders facilitate high and low challenge courses, team-building initiatives, canoeing, some mtn. biking, LNT classes, outdoor education, and assist in the facilitation of rock climbing and rappelling, white-water kayaking, caving, and mountain biking. Sessions range from 1 to 4 weeks in length. During our 12 week summer season, a trip leader will spend an average of 8 weeks “on the trail” leading trips. |
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Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Vietnam, British Columbia, and more to come! |
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| Qualifications |
High standard of moral character and desire to teach children in wilderness setting. Must have backpacking and camping experience and own camping equipment (pack, bag, pad, water bottles, etc.). Senior Trip Leaders must be at least 21 years of age. Assistant Trip Leaders and Base Camp Support Staff must be at least 19 years of age. Wilderness First Aid is minimum although we prefer WFR or better. We host a WFR Review course 1/3-4, a WFR course 1/5-13 and a WFA course that will take place the 2 days prior to Staff Training in May (dates TBD). |
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| Benefits |
Training and trip experience, room and board included, compensation according to position (typical summer contract is $2400) and experience. Discounted Wilderness First Aid course. 30% Discount on all outdoor gear purchases. 10% Discount on end of season used gear purchases. Opportunities to extend contract into Extended Seasonal (through November) or Year-Round (Year Round Positions have separate benefits package). |
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| Application closing date | May 10, 2008 | ||
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May 28-August 18. Some positions are available to start as early as April 1. Early end dates can be arranged. |
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| Website | www.wilderness-adventure.com | ||
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| How to Apply |
Visit www.wilderness-adventure.com/employment.htm for an application or email: info@wilderness-adventure.com with the words “need a job application” in the subject line. Questions? Call Pete Eshelman at 800.782.0779.
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