Description
As a team, lead campers through all parts of the expedition experience on site at Lake Valley Camp - from pack out, to the trip itself, to pack in and clean up. The main objective of our expeditions programming is for campers to push perceived limits through exploration of places that are not readily accessible. It may be some of our campers' first time trying to sleep outside in a tent or cook food outdoors. All of our camping experiences/expeditions are done on-site at our beautiful camp facility in the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, whether near the campers' village or farther away after backpacking to one of our ridgetops. We serve campers grades 3-8, and all of our campers are from the city of Milwaukee, WI.
The expeditions team does not typically reside in housing with campers (like our camp counselors do) but camps out with groups of campers and staff during expeditions.
The Expeditions Coordinator supports the Expeditions Instructors with logistical support for all aspects of campouts/expeditions, and is their supervisor. With the added responsibility, this position is compensated at a rate of $800/week, pre-tax. The Expeditions Instructors are compensated at a rate of $700/week, pre-tax.
Join our team to help our campers (and sometimes staff) push their perceived limits and have the best possible tent camping experience at Lake Valley Camp!
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
Ability to live with, support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.
Ability to cook meals, sleep outside, and meet basic needs in the wilderness.
While not required, familiarity with leading groups of people on camping trips would be beneficial.
While not required, familiarity with the ability to pass PEAK’s motor vehicle background check and driver training and safely drive/transport adults and children in PEAK vehicles, including a 12-passenger van.
EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Current CPR and First Aid Certification (PEAK can support in attaining).
Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Staff are required to actively participate in all camper activities, including water-related activities.
Staff must be ready for new experiences and maintain a consistent level of energy all summer long.
Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5+ miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc., in indoor and outdoor settings.
The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break.
Staff must be able to walk and perform activities in the dark in an outdoor, nature setting.
Staff must be able to sleep in a tent outdoors.
Staff must be able to eat in a dining hall setting with 100+ people. The dining hall will be very busy and very noisy during these times and staff are expected to supervise and sit with their cabins throughout the meals.
Staff must be able to eat family style meals in a dining hall for 3 meals a day. Sample menus available upon request. With pre-summer notice, the kitchen can accommodate most medical or value-based dietary restrictions.
Position requires working weekends and nights, with time off in between camp sessions. Camp days are often long and at times require late night camper support, especially for Leadership Team Members and Health Staff. Staff will have daily scheduled breaks. Staff will have a combination of work and on call hours for up to 22 hours a day for several consecutive days.
Staff must be able to reside in shared housing on the LVC overnight camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August.
Staff must be able to live and sleep in housing with campers. Cabins have electricity, but no plumbing. Staff and campers are required to use communal bath houses located within the village.
Staff may be required to drive 6+ hours in one day, transporting campers or other staff members.
