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Job Summary:

The Trail Counselor is responsible for leadership in group facilitation and wilderness camping for groups of teenagers, families, or adults as well as program support. 2.

Essential Functions:

Provide professional and culturally sensitive leadership to diverse groups of campers on overnight wilderness trips and during pre-trip preparation
Provide inclusive instruction in wilderness camping, canoeing, and backpacking
Participate in camp programs, such as campfires, group singing, and games
Guide and influence the trail group's social interaction and personal growth
Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply the necessary behavior-management techniques
Promote the core values - Caring, Equity, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Enforce safety and health regulations and emergency procedures
Comfortable leading a group of teenagers for at least 7 days in remote and backcountry wilderness areas
Complete all paperwork including camper evaluations, parent letters and trip reports etc. in a timely, high-quality manner
Participate in routine camp maintenance, facility upkeep and other duties as assigned 3.

Relationships:

This position reports to both the Program Director and Executive Director. Trail Counselors need to maintain professional, positive working relationships with the entire camp team including kitchen staff, office and support staff and other trail counselors. 4.

Qualifications:

Required:

Required certifications provided by YMCA or other certified organization may be acquired after hire but must be completed before an employee supervises youth in the backcountry:

Lifeguard certification. The YMCA recognizes and accepts certifications from the following institutions: American Red Cross, YMCA, Star Guard, and Boy Scouts of America
Basic Life Support/CPR for the Professional Rescuer (renewed annually). Must include adult, child, and infant 1 and 2 person and use of an AED. o The YMCA recognizes and accepts certifications from the following institutions: American Safety and Health Institute BLS, American Red Cross BLS or CPR for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

o The YMCA recognizes and accepts WFR certifications from a variety of institutions if they meet certain requirements. A full course must be at least 70 hours with a practical in-person component, must be called a \"Wilderness First Responder\" certification, and the institution providing the certification must have a medical director who is an MD and advises on the curriculum.

Minimum age of 18 years
If applicable, valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate o Valid US Driver's License and ability to pass both external driving background check and camp driving evaluation as well as a Physical Exam o Minimum age of 21
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience or education in wilderness risk management, camp counseling, outdoor education, outdoor recreation, youth development, or related field
Training or experience in wilderness camping, canoeing, backpacking, and/or trip planning
Demonstrated good judgment without direct supervision
Ability to operate in an emotionally demanding environment without access to front-country support systems
Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred:

1 season of experience leading wilderness trips, camp counseling or a related field
Leadership experience with groups of youth
Wilderness camping experience 5.

Work Conditions:

Ability to communicate and work with groups of campers, adults and families
Emotional awareness, health and stability to create a supportive, empowering and affirming environment for young people
Visual, auditory, and decision-making ability to calmly and effectively identify and respond to environmental, human and other hazards related to remote travel.
Ability to lift and carry canoe and backpack weighing up to 100 lbs in rough and hilly terrain for extended periods of time.
Ability to live and work outside in a wide variety of conditions including extreme weather.

Additional Notes:

At all times the Trail Counselor must keep the safety and enriching experience of the campers in the forefront of their thoughts and actions. This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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