Adventure and Team Building Specialist - The Malvern Day Camp
Glen Mills, PA 19342
About the Job
Adventure Specialist
Full Job Description
The Adventure Camp Specialist leads campers ages 10-14 years old through low ropes course activities, games, teambuilding activities, and other adventure activities. The adventure specialist uses these activities to build character, relational skills, service, and compassion in the summer campers.
The hours of this full-time, seasonal position are from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Malvern Day Camp runs from May 19th to late August 2025. There will be a mandatory training session before the start of camp.
Responsibilities:
Planning and implementation of Adventure Course programs for certain age groups
Orient and educate of Staff to Ropes area equipment, procedures, and rules
-Prepare and maintain Adventure Course area - physically and programmatically
Maintain involvement in programs including: planning, facilitating, set-up, clean-up and
preparation of materials
Meet with supervisor regularly to plan weekly schedule of activities and ensure the schedule is followed
Follow the Malvern Day Camp policies and procedures
Keep inventory of supplies
Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed
Requirements:
Training and experience in Adventure and teambuilding activities that are offered at the camp
Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
Previous experience working with children; examples include, but are not limited to: tutoring, camp counselor, youth volunteer, or classroom assistant
Provide fun, educational and safe activities for campers
Upkeep of Adventure equipment
Work effectively with co-workers
Serve as a positive role model to campers
Minimum of 18 years of age
Current First Aid and CPR Certification (The Malvern School provides and pays for, if needed)
Completed Background Checks (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal)
Completed Mandated Report Training