Description
Organizational Mission & Overview
Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
PEAK’s Four Beliefs
Every living being has inherent value.
The community is better when everyone contributes.
We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.
Everyone has the power to change their world.
POSITION SUMMARY: The main objective of expedition programming is to push perceived limits through exploration of places that are not readily accessible. This role supports campers, staff, and the Expeditions Instructors with logistical support for campouts from pack out, to trip, to pack in.
POSITION AVAILABILITY: This position is an onsite, overnight position and must be available the following dates:
Staff Orientation: June 14 - 24
Session 1: June 27 - July 8
Session 2: July 11 - 22
Session 3: July 25 - August 5
Teen Camp and Camp Clean-up: August to 8 - 13
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Lead cabin groups and instructors as they prepare for campouts, providing active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during their expedition experience.
Ensure Expeditions staff have the training and resources needed to provide age and ability appropriate campout activities for campers attending on-site expeditions and campouts.
Provide a supportive environment at the Outdoor Living Center for campers and staff to step out of their comfort zones in nature, helping them continue to experience new and extraordinary experiences.
Maintain the inventory of outdoor equipment and order necessary equipment and food from the kitchen for trips.
Communicate and enforce all expedition policies and procedures with staff and campers.
Actively participate in camp life and programming outside of expedition activities including evening activities, theme days, bus duty, and more.
In their absence, step in as a substitute for camp counselors, including overnight stays with a cabin of up to 8 campers.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is compensated at a rate of $800 per week, pre-tax.
Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.
All meals are provided during camp sessions.
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 provide job coaching constructively to team members.
Experience teaching outdoor skills to beginners and/or leading groups of people on camping trips.
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.
REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS
The Expeditions Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director of Camp Programs.
The Expeditions Coordinator supervises the Expeditions Instructors and provides feedback to the Outdoor Living Skills Program Counselor.
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 may be required to drive 6+ hours in one day, transporting campers or other staff members.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
