Four Trails Specialist

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; Presencial; USD 17 000 - 21 000; Tempo parcial

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Housing provided

Meals provided

Resumo da oferta

American Youth Foundation seeks Four Trails Specialists to support backcountry trips this summer, working with the Logistics Coordinator on gear, food, and safety. You’ll live onsite at Miniwanca, Shelby, Michigan, and be available 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Housing and all meals are provided. The role involves moving through rugged terrain, transporting groups by van/trailer, and assisting with canoeing, hiking, and sea kayaking trips.

Qualificações

• Must be in excellent physical condition, including walking rugged terrain, lifting up to 45 pounds, climbing up to 40 feet with safety gear, and swimming/boating.
• Strong emotional health with good judgment, problem solving, and calm leadership of campers in stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods while assessing risks and supervising campers.
• Ability to manage emotions to keep campers' best interests in mind across situations.
• Excellent communication with campers and staff.
• Ability to respond to and direct campers/staff in emergencies.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Minimum age of 18 years and a clean driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Manage an area of out-camping equipment and out-camping food, making repairs and managing inventories when necessary.
• Safely transport groups and equipment to and from trip locations using a 15-passenger van and trailer.
• Support canoeing, hiking, and sea kayaking trips by providing assistance to both campers and staff.
• Issue and de-issue out-camping gear and equipment, and prepare and return food.
• Participate actively in camp activities and community activities when possible.
• Assist with camp transportation and program needs when necessary.
• Cover for cabin leader days off as needed by supervising meals and activities.
• Role model the AYF mission and values.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Conhecimentos

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Camper supervision

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

American Youth Foundation Mission

We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

Job Summary

Four Trails Specialists work with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure the successful execution of backcountry trips throughout the summer. Specialists are responsible for gear, food, and some training of participants.

Job Locations

• Miniwanca – Shelby, Michigan
• The Miniwanca site necessitates the ability to move through rugged terrain.
• Four Trails Specialists live onsite during staff training and the two camp sessions, including weekends and evenings, to be available 24 hours/day in case of emergency response.
• Housing and all meals are provided.
• Staff live in a communal space with other staff, or in cabins with campers, depending on position.

Job Type

Seasonal

Company Culture

The AYF believes that how we act and interact reflects who we are as a community. In practice, at the AYF we value investing in youth, stewarding the environment, encouraging participants and staff to explore and develop their values and beliefs, belonging in community, and growing together.

Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage an area of out-camping equipment and out-camping food, making repairs and managing inventories when necessary.
• Safely transport groups and equipment to and from trip locations using a 15-passenger van and trailer.
• Support canoeing, hiking, and sea kayaking trips by providing assistance to both campers and staff.
• Issue and de-issue out-camping gear and equipment, and prepare and return food.
• Participate actively in camp activities and community activities when possible.
• Assist with camp transportation and program needs when necessary.
• Cover for cabin leader days off as needed by sitting with a cabin at meals and rest hour, making sure campers get to the appropriate activities, and engaging with them throughout the day.
• Role model the AYF mission and values.
• This is not meant to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Must be in excellent physical condition, including the ability to walk through rugged terrain, lift up to 45 pounds, climb with safety gear up to 40 feet in the air, and swim/boat at length in various bodies of water.
• Must have strong emotional health; required to exhibit good judgment, effective problem solving, and remain calm to safely lead children in their care under changing and stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods while assessing risks and supervising campers.
• Ability to effectively manage emotions to remain focused on what is in the best interest of campers in a variety of situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers and staff.
• Ability to respond to and direct campers and/or staff in an emergency.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for campers.
• Minimum age: 18 years old.
• Clean driving record.
• Good organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to live in camp conditions and possibly trail conditions when transporting groups to trip sites.
• Strong positive work ethic and a passion for youth development.

Preferred

• Experience in the outdoors and with the necessary gear, equipment, and food.
• Previous experience in the camp field.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.