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Adventure Specialist

Posted: January 14, 2021 by MAEE Administration

Category: Camp Fire Minnesota

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Adventure Specialist
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Camp Fire Minnesota
Job Description

Job Title: Adventure Specialist

Purpose: Direct and supervise Adventure Programs

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021

About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.

Youth spend 90% of their time indoors. Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based programs to youth of all backgrounds at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer camp, environmental education & STEM classes for schools, and community-based out-of-school time nature programs.

We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment.

Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.

About This Position
The Adventure Specialist is ultimately responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers and staff at our climbing tower, giant swing, high ropes, agility, and teambuilding courses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement Adventure Programming including: high ropes, climbing wall, giant swing, and teambuilding.

• Maintain safety and order at the Adventure Course

• Responsible for inspections of the equipment, course and surroundings prior to use

• Maintain all equipment related to the Adventure Course and report any needs to your supervisor

• Responsible for paperwork such as incident and accident reports
campfiremn.org

• Assist in additional leadership responsibilities when assigned

• Assist in ensuring the cleanliness of the site, bathrooms, and other camp buildings

• Act as a general counselor when necessary

• Works with the rest of the specialist team to support all programs. Cross train as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to respond appropriately to first-aid and adventure course safety situations

• Ability to teach/review adventure course standards with staff

• Ability to supervise other staff and perform according to your level of training

• Ability to work with a variety of different groups, from many different backgrounds

• Maintain Camp Fire Minnesota standards at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-year of post-secondary schooling or equivalent

• Applicable experience supervising staff

• Must be able to complete Adventure Course Certification at Tanadoona (Dates: May 24-27)

• Experience with adventure programs

• Good character, integrity, and adaptability

Desired Availability:

• Certification is provided May 24-27

• Available to attend General Staff Training starting June 7. Last day of work is September 4

Pay Range:

• $10-12.50 per hour

Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp

• Direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)

• Fax:  952-378-1661

• Mail:  Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.

Location Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Expires 2021-02-22
Link https://campfiremn.org/camps/tanadoona/work-at-camp/
MAEE Partner Camp Fire Minnesota
Adventure Specialist
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Camp Fire Minnesota
Location: Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331
Expires: 2021-02-22
Link: https://campfiremn.org/camps/tanadoona/work-at-camp/
MAEE Partner: Camp Fire Minnesota
Job Description:

Job Title: Adventure Specialist

Purpose: Direct and supervise Adventure Programs

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Dates: May 24 – September 4, 2021

About Camp Fire Minnesota
With nature as our catalyst, we energize youth to discover their spark so their futures glow brighter.

Youth spend 90% of their time indoors. Camp Fire Minnesota addresses this challenge by delivering culturally relevant, nature-based programs to youth of all backgrounds at Tanadoona, Camp Bluewater, and throughout the community. We help youth “light their spark within” through summer camp, environmental education & STEM classes for schools, and community-based out-of-school time nature programs.

We are proud to offer inclusive and welcoming programs to youth in the community, including free and reduced rate programs and a scholarship program. As a result of their Camp Fire experience, 93% of youth report valuing nature and stewarding the environment.

Our 2021 summer camp at Tanadoona in Chanhassen is expected to serve more than 2,800 youth this year. This program offers youth and teens progressive, nature-based learning through day, premium day, and leadership development camps. (Due to COVID-19, we are not offering our Resident Camp programs this year but expect these to return in 2022). Tanadoona is an ACA accredited camp.

About This Position
The Adventure Specialist is ultimately responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers and staff at our climbing tower, giant swing, high ropes, agility, and teambuilding courses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement Adventure Programming including: high ropes, climbing wall, giant swing, and teambuilding.

• Maintain safety and order at the Adventure Course

• Responsible for inspections of the equipment, course and surroundings prior to use

• Maintain all equipment related to the Adventure Course and report any needs to your supervisor

• Responsible for paperwork such as incident and accident reports
campfiremn.org

• Assist in additional leadership responsibilities when assigned

• Assist in ensuring the cleanliness of the site, bathrooms, and other camp buildings

• Act as a general counselor when necessary

• Works with the rest of the specialist team to support all programs. Cross train as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to respond appropriately to first-aid and adventure course safety situations

• Ability to teach/review adventure course standards with staff

• Ability to supervise other staff and perform according to your level of training

• Ability to work with a variety of different groups, from many different backgrounds

• Maintain Camp Fire Minnesota standards at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-year of post-secondary schooling or equivalent

• Applicable experience supervising staff

• Must be able to complete Adventure Course Certification at Tanadoona (Dates: May 24-27)

• Experience with adventure programs

• Good character, integrity, and adaptability

Desired Availability:

• Certification is provided May 24-27

• Available to attend General Staff Training starting June 7. Last day of work is September 4

Pay Range:

• $10-12.50 per hour

Application Process:
Submit an application online at www.tanadoona.org/work-at-camp

• Direct questions to tomc@campfiremn.org (include the position title in the subject line)

• Fax:  952-378-1661

• Mail:  Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior, MN, 55331

Camp Fire Minnesota is strongly committed to addressing environmental justice. We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply.

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