Adventure Trip Leader & Driver

John Knox Center; Ten Mile (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant outdoor ministry as an Adventure Trip Leader and Driver, where you'll lead transformative experiences in nature. This role offers an exciting blend of faith, fun, and leadership, guiding campers through activities like canoeing and rock climbing while fostering a welcoming community. Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and make lasting connections with campers. With training provided and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying the great outdoors. Apply now to be part of an unforgettable summer adventure!

Benefits

Housing Provided

Meals Provided

Outdoor Activities

Team Building Events

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 with a clean driving record and driver's license.
• Comfortable driving a 12-passenger van after training.

Responsibilities

• Lead outdoor programs including canoeing, backpacking, and rock climbing.
• Supervise campers and maintain equipment during trips.

Skills

Lifeguarding Certification

Whitewater Experience

Camping Experience

Servant Leadership

Team Collaboration

Physical Fitness

Job description

Are you passionate about outdoor ministry, building relationships, and leading transformative experiences? Camp John Knox is looking for its new Adventure Trip Leader and Driver to lead on-site programs that support the mission of John Knox Center. This may include canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, and overnight camping. Some training will be provided, and some activities take place at a public provider of those activities. This position requires sleeping outside overnight for several nights. The position involves equipment maintenance, driving camp-owned or rented vehicles with campers, route planning, food purchasing, Bible study leading, camper supervision and care, and trip leadership. If you're ready for an adventure that blends faith, fun, and leadership, apply now and be part of something life-changing! Minimum age 21.

A driver's license and clean driving record are required. Lifeguarding certification, whitewater, and camping experience are desirable. The applicant must be at least 21 years old and comfortable driving a 12-passenger van after some training. A background check will be conducted for this position. Please apply if you have the ability and willingness to:

1. Practice servant leadership while working collaboratively within a team
2. Facilitate harmonious relationships and interactions between campers and fellow staff members
3. Perform in potentially strenuous physical activities (water sports, lifting gear, campouts, etc.)
4. Perform any duties assigned to you aligned with our mission of serving campers and guests in a hospitable and welcoming way

Jobs may include but are not limited to light housekeeping, basic food prep, and basic maintenance. We provide your housing and meals when groups are on site, with a weekly pay of $350.00.

Who we are:

John Knox Center was established in 1960 as a summer camp and Christian retreat. Over the years, retreats expanded beyond Presbyterian congregations to other church denominations, schools, businesses, and other groups. Rental guests come for retreats, team building, and to participate in events year-round. In 1994, the River Ridge Environmental Education Program was founded and is now one of the most popular outdoor education locations for schools in East Tennessee. In the fall and spring, our River Ridge Environmental Education Program hosts approximately 1,500-2,000 participants each year. While these programs are popular, Summer Camp is the heart and soul of the ministry. During the summer, approximately 200 campers and 15 staff come from around the world to be in a Christian community together. This small number allows us to form lasting bonds with all our campers. We are a ministry of the Presbytery of East Tennessee (PCUSA). We believe EVERYONE has a place at CAMP. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, citizenship or immigration status, religion, and non-religion. We hire staff who fit within this community, believing camp is for everyone.

Location Information:

John Knox Center is an ACA-accredited camp located in Ten Mile, TN, on a beautiful 140-acre property. Site amenities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, ropes course, archery, and hiking trails throughout the property, along with stunning sunsets. We are nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and boast 3.9 miles of shoreline on Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River). We are only 45 minutes from Knoxville, TN; 2 hours from Nashville, TN; and 3 hours from Asheville, NC, and Atlanta, GA. We are 90 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The closest town, Kingston, TN, is just 15 minutes away.