Summer Backcountry Adventure Specialist (Live-Onsite)

American Youth Foundation; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 supervising meals and activities.
• Role model the AYF mission and values.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Camper supervision

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Job description

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.