Island Adventure Leader - Marblehead YMCA

Island Adventure Leader! Are you an adventurous leader with a passion for nature education and outdoor exploration Do you have experience in adventure safety and the skills to guide young campers through exciting island adventures If so we want you to be ourIsland Adventure LeaderatChildrens Island Day Camp! About the Role:TheIsland Adventure Leaderis responsible for leading ourRangers Programunder the supervision of the Childrens Island Day Camp Director. Rangers is a leadershipfocused adventure and nature education program for campers ages913at Childrens Island Day Camp. This nineweek summer camp runs fromJune 23 2025 to August 22 2025 with additional prep hours in the spring. The ideal candidate will have experience managing staff and overseeing outdoor adventure activities ensuring both fun and safety while fostering leadership and confidence in campers. What Youll Do: * Lead Adventure Activities Oversee and guide campers through thrilling experiences such as island adventures ocean swimming and snorkeling. * Ensure Safety Maintain a strong focus on adventure safety ensuring all activities are conducted with proper precautions and risk management. * Develop Leadership Skills Inspire and mentor campers helping them develop confidence teamwork and leadership abilities through handson learning. * Foster a Love for Nature Teach campers about the environment marine life and outdoor survival skills in an engaging and educational way. * Prepare for Camp Assist in planning and training sessions in the spring to ensure a smooth and successful summer program. * Collaborate with Staff Work closely with fellow camp leaders and lifeguards to provide a safe and enriching experience for all campers. What Were Looking For: * Experience in adventure safety Must be comfortable leading activities like snorkeling ocean swimming and pier jumping with a focus on risk management. * Background in outdoor education adventure leadership or environmental sciencepreferred. * Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to engage and motivate campers while maintaining a fun and structured environment working with the Camp Director on a daytoday basis. * Experience working with youth (ages 913)in a camp school or outdoor education setting. * Lifeguard or First Aid/CPR certificationis a plus (or willingness to obtain before camp starts). * Enthusiasm for outdoor adventures and a love for working with kids! Why Join Us * Spend your summer on a beautiful island leading amazing adventures! * Be part of a passionate fun and supportive camp team. * Gain valuable leadership and outdoor education experience. * Competitive seasonal pay with potential for future make a lasting impact this summer while leading unforgettable experiences for young adventurers! * Experience in adventure safety & outdoor leadership (leading activities like snorkeling swimming hiking or wilderness exploration). * Experience working with youth (ages 913 in a camp school or outdoor education setting. * Strong risk management skills ability to assess and minimize risks in outdoor and waterbased activities. * Leadership and communication skills must be able to engage instruct and inspire campers while maintaining structure. * CPR First Aid and/or Lifeguard Certification (or willingness to obtain before camp starts). * Comfortable in water environments the ability to safely oversee ocean swimming pier jumping and snorkeling. * Ability to work in an outdoor islandbased setting must be comfortable spending full days outside in various weather conditions. * Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Applicants must be available to work full weeks. * Mandatory Spring training will be required save the date of June 7th 2025June 4th 2025 6 pm to 9 pm) and June 15th 2025 8 am to 4 pm)The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race color religious creed protected genetic information national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veterans status.