Summer Camp Seasonal Adventure Team Lead

Description

The Adventure Team Lead will supervise the Ropes, Nature & Discovery, and Archery activity counselors and support them in the creation of age-appropriate, adaptive programming for campers aged 8-17 years old. They are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to creating a positive work environment for all seasonal staff. Throughout the summer this staff member will conduct two evaluations and provide consistent feedback and support to each staff member on their team.

Team Overview:

The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally-appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:  

• Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 27, 2025 - June 4, 2025)
• Attend High Risk Certification & Leadership Training (May 19-22, 2025) required; ACCT Ropes Training (April 8-10, 2025) preferred
• Provide feedback, support, and formal evaluations to each team member throughout the summer.
• Collaborate with the medical and psychosocial team to ensure programs are meeting the needs of all campers.
• Fill role(s) on emergency staffing table as needed
• Support team with the intentional design and implementation of outcome-driven programming in assigned areas
• Modify and adapt all assigned activities due to inclement weather, medical needs, psychosocial needs, and other variables
• Enforce all adventure program safety rules
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are safely stored, inspected, and maintained
• Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed

Requirements

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience 

• Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day
• Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities
• Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)
• Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to live on site
• Hold certifications in, or attend trainings for all high risk programs (on site trainings will occur between May 19 - May 22)
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.)
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience 

• Previous experience supervising high risk programs
• Prior outdoor education, high ropes, or archery experience

Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff

We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:

• We are All In. We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."
• We have an Attitude of Optimism. We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."
• We are Trustworthy. We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.
• We Take Initiative. We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.