Adventure Coordinator-Maintenance Support-2026

Children's Aid Society; Town of New Castle (NY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society in Chappaqua, NY is seeking an Adventure Coordinator - Maintenance Support for 2026. The role combines supervising the adventure ropes program, running the adventure day program during the school year, and performing maintenance tasks at the camp across 52 acres and 13 buildings.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, marketing and booking groups for ropes activities, recruiting per diem facilitators, and maintaining camp spaces and equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an adventure ropes course program.
• At least 2 years supervising staff.
• Experience leading adventure activities such as games, initiative, high and low ropes activities.
• Previous landscaping, maintenance or custodial experience.

Responsibilities

• Summer Camp Duties: running the adventure program and supervising 2 or 3 adventure assists in engaging 250 campers in climbing the high ropes course.
• Adventure Day Programming Duties: marketing the service and booking groups in the fall and spring for ropes course activities; recruiting per diem facilitators to staff the day programming; managing the ropes course supplies and materials; setting up annual training review for the facilitators; planning and implementing programming for each day group.
• Maintenance Support Duties: during the academic year completing maintenance tasks working with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain the camp. These duties would include cleaning cabins, bathrooms and program spaces, managing the laundry, taking in deliveries, setting up program spaces for summer and taking them down in the fall, cleaning the pools, shoveling and salting pathways, weed whacking, and setting up for day programs.

Skills

Ropes course mgmt

Staff supervision

Adventure activities

Maintenance tasks

Job description

Salary

Salary: $31.87 - $32.97/hr

Position Summary

Children's Aid runs a camp in Chappaqua, NY that runs three main programs, Summer Day Camp, Overnight Respite, and Adventure Team Building. The camp runs year-round and has 52 acres and 13 buildings to manage. The Adventure Coordinator -Maintenance Support 2026 is a position that includes Adventure Supervising in the summer, running the Adventure Day Program during the school year, and competing maintenance tasks during the school year.

Children's Aid Mission

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children's Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children's Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children's health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Culture and Values

• We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.
• We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.
• We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.
• We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Summer Camp Duties: running the adventure program and supervising 2 or 3 adventure assists in engaging 250 campers in climbing the high ropes course.
• Adventure Day Programming Duties: marketing the service and booking groups in the fall and spring for ropes course activities; recruiting per diem facilitators to staff the day programming; managing the ropes course supplies and materials; setting up annual training review for the facilitators; planning and implementing programming for each day group.
• Maintenance Support Duties: during the academic year completing maintenance tasks working with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain the camp. These duties would include cleaning cabins, bathrooms and program spaces, managing the laundry, taking in deliveries, setting up program spaces for summer and taking them down in the fall, cleaning the pools, shoveling and salting pathways, weed whacking, and setting up for day programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in managing an adventure ropes course program
• At least 2 years supervising staff.
• Experience leading adventure activities such as games, initiative, high and low ropes activities.
• Previous landscaping, maintenance or custodial experience.

IDEO/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Work Schedule & Location

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Behaviors

• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Experience

• Previous experience in leading activities. (preferred)

Skills

• Initiative (preferred)
• Interpersonal / Communication Skills (preferred)
• Team Collaboration (preferred)
• Attention to Detail (preferred)
• Adaptability / Flexibility (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer Details

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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