What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Adventure Instructor position at Camp Robindel?
Minimum Requirements
The main prerequisite for a counselor at Robindel is a desire to live, work and play with children. We seek mature and reliable people who can be counted on to be part of a team, and who are committed to personal and professional development.
Here at Robindel, our cabin counselors are also activity specialists. This means that you get to spend your days sharing your passion for sports, arts or nature with all of the camp community.
We are looking for people who like to work hard and play hard! Most staff at Robindel return for more than one summer and many find clarity in their career goals after spending summers with us. We are happy to work with you to fulfill internship requirements, should you have any.
All counselors must complete one year of university, or be of the equivalent age.
Outdoor Adventure
The Outdoor Adventure department combines hiking, camping and exploring the beautiful New England mountains and coast. You have the rare opportunity to introduce kids to the world of camping and to share your love for it. We find that campers come back from their trips excited about what they have learned and eager to go again.
Our Junior campers all go on one overnight trip in the summer. Our intermediate campers have the opportunity to go on an optional overnight trip. You will lead our senior campers on special trips to the Maine coast including a 2-night trip to Camden and a 3-night trip to Bar Harbor. One of the most memorable trips is with a select group of our oldest campers interested in hiking Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast.
As an outdoor adventure staff member you will definitely work hard and play hard. We are looking for people who love to camp, and who feel comfortable with skills such as: fire building, cooking on a camp stove, pitching tents, leading groups on hikes, logistics, and driving a 15-passenger van. We will help you with any of these skills!
The primary prerequisites are that you are responsible, safety conscious, and able to lead large groups. It is helpful if you are a Wilderness First Responder, but not necessary. You must be at least 21 years old with a valid drivers license to be on the OA Staff.