2026 Summer Camp Adventure Specialists (2)
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Job Location:
Oberlin, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary: Are you an enthusiastic and friendly person that loves working with diverse groups of people in a natural outdoor setting Our Adventure Camp Specialists possess comprehensive knowledge of team building adventure activities . There are two Specialists that work together to plan and lead character and community building activities for campers from ages 10-15. They must be willing to Zipline with the campers be in good health weigh between 70 and 275 pounds and be at least 410. Previous team building adventure facilitation and/or camp experience is preferred. We can train candidates who lack this type of experience.
Must be available for the following training dates:
Team Building Training: May 5th to May 9th and 21 -22
Canopy Zipline Training: May 15th - 20th
Camp Staff Training: June 8th to June 12th
Position Type: Seasonal/Full-Time (Monday - Friday)
Season: June 8h-Augst 15th
Training: June 8th - 12th
Compensation: $11.00/hour during training weeks then $14/hour during the camp season (June 15th-August 15th)
Essential Job Functions:
- Create plan conduct and evaluate various day camp activities based on assigned specialty area weekly camp themes and Common Grounds Camp Philosophy for this age groups (10 - 13 years old).
- Create a fun actively engaging and secure atmosphere for exploration and learning.
- Assist with the personal health concerns of campers that are in your care.
- Actively participate in the daily opening and closing of camp during the season.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules policies and procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work with a diverse population of children aged 6-15 years old and try to relate.
- Capable of working as part of a larger team in terms of staff and the overall organization. Focuses on organizational goals needs and outcomes.
- Contributes to a positive and supportive team culture with differing personalities.
- Performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change.
- Enthusiastic kind sense of humor children can join in on patient and can remain calm and collected while facing stressful situations.
- Self-motivated and willing to step in when theres a need to be fulfilled within reason.
- Ability to stand walk walk hike run stoop kneel crawl sit and lay outdoors on our 30 acres of land.
- Ability to lift up to 50 or so pounds.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Desire to work with children ages 10 - 13 years old.
- Desire to work outdoors in a variety of weather and appreciates a fixed Monday - Friday schedule. Regularly exposed to outdoor weather elements: rain dry humid hot conditions.
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must successfully pass the FBI/BCI Background Check.
- Must successfully complete Summer Camp Training Team Building Training and Canopy Zipline Training
Opportunities:
- First Aid/CPR Certification provided.
- FBI/BCI Criminal Background Check provided.
- Discount on Common Ground activities such as zipline and summer camp.
NOTE: While an attempt was made to present an inclusive listing other responsibilities may arise.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Position Summary: Are you an enthusiastic and friendly person that loves working with diverse groups of people in a natural outdoor setting? Our Adventure...
