Teen Adventure Travel Trip Leader and Teen Leadership Jobs

Summer 2009 Camp Sky-Y

This position is directly responsible for campers participating in Camp Sky-Y’s Teen Adventure Travel Camps and Teen Leadership Camps. Positions begin on Sunday May 24th  for 1 week of staff training. 8 weeks of adventure and leadership camps until Sat July 25th, 2009 (Possible opportunities to work for a shorter period of time, or to extend employment to our family camp) Teen Camps travel to New Mexico, Lake Powell, Camp Surf, Disneyland, 6 Flags, Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. Teen Leadership camps also have a component spent at Camp Sky-Y resident camp.

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Location: Camp Sky-Y is located in the Prescott National Forest, just 7 miles from the town of Prescott, AZ. Beautiful and cool location, 2 hours from Phoenix, 1 hour to Flagstaff, and just a few hours to the Grand Canyon.

Principal Responsibilities

• Supervise campers at all times from when the first camper arrives to when the last camper is placed on the bus or turned over to their parents/guardians. This includes overnight supervision and living in cabin with campers during the teen leadership camps.
• Create a safe and fun environment for campers and facilitate friendships and teambuilding skills in campers.
• Maintain a friendly, cooperative, and professional relationship with your co-leaders and other camp staff.
• Complete and submit all required documentation including trip logs, accident reports, spending reports, receipts, and vehicle logs.
• Teach camping and outdoor skills – focusing on and modeling Leave No Trace ethics.
• Communicate with the Teen Director on a scheduled basis while on trips.
• Provide First Aid and medication administration to campers.
• Safely transport campers on YMCA Mini-buses. Involves driving for extended periods of time and occasionally in heavy traffic.
• Facilitate leadership activities and give feedback to teens on their leadership skills.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 21 years of age by May 24th, 2009.
• Valid U.S. Drivers license and safe driving record
• Ability to pass Coaching the Van Driver training.
• Ability to pass CPR /AED and First Aid Training, ideally have these completed by May 24th, 2009.
• Lifeguard certification or acquire lifeguard certification by May 24th, 2008. Possible training at Sky-Y prior to staff training.
• Experience working with youth in a camp setting
• Ability to hike 8 miles in semi-rugged terrain.
• Experience with belay, ropes course, team-building, or leadership activities desired
• Prior experience with tent camping

Salary and Benefits

• $290 per week (Seasonal full time position) May 24-July 25, 2009
• Free Room and Board
• Wireless Internet access
• Opportunity to extend employment into our fall season.
• Opportunity to begin employment early in our spring outdoor education season.

Reports to: Teen Director at Camp Sky-Y
To Apply:  Send application, resume and 3 references to:

Laura Pauli
Outdoor Ed. and Teen Director
Camp Sky-Y
5725 S. Senator Hwy. 
Prescott, AZ 86303
1-800-660-1385
Fax: 928-445-1908