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Summer Camp Rock Climbing Instructor
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Pok-O-MacCready Camps
Willsboro, NY (In Person)
Full-Time
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Summer Camp Rock Climbing Instructor at Pok-O-MacCready Camps Summer Camp Rock Climbing Instructor at Pok-O-MacCready Camps in Willsboro, New York Posted in 12 days ago.
Candidates must be personable, energetic, team players, hard workers, and have a strong desire to share their love of the outdoors. Experience teaching youth in a climbing gym is encouraged. Solid judgment and decision-making skills, as well as comfort with outdoor living are required. Current WFA and CPR certification is desired but First Aid / CPR training can be provided on-site for qualified applicants.
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POSITION
Rock Climbing Specialist MISSION:
Grounded in a century of tradition, Pok-O-MacCready fosters personal growth by empowering campers to achieve independence, create lifelong friendships, and develop a deep appreciation of the natural world, in the Adirondacks and beyond.LOCATION
Willsboro, NY- Pok-O-MacCready is a 122-year-old coed camp for children aged 6-16.
LEVEL OF POSITION
Full Time; Seasonal (June 18th- August 18th, 2026)
JOB OBJECTIVE
Ensure that participants are having a safe and positive climbing experience. Maintain and improve climbing equipment and the facility. Set new routes. Teach classes to campers of varying ages and ability levels. With the support of our Wilderness Director, plan and execute day trips to local crags such as King Phillip's Slab, the Beer Walls, Pok-O-Moonshine, and Pitch-off. The Specialist will be responsible for the cleaning, upkeep and general maintenance of the rock climbing gym. Classes will take place in the Crux, Pok-O's custom built gym with 40' and 23' walls and small bouldering cave.QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to work legally in the United States.Candidates must be personable, energetic, team players, hard workers, and have a strong desire to share their love of the outdoors. Experience teaching youth in a climbing gym is encouraged. Solid judgment and decision-making skills, as well as comfort with outdoor living are required. Current WFA and CPR certification is desired but First Aid / CPR training can be provided on-site for qualified applicants.
LEADERSHIP OR SUPERVISORY DUTIES
The Rock Climbing Specialist must have a demonstrated ability to competently and independently conduct a climbing class with a group of 6-13 participants. They must possess the ability to monitor safety, participant well being, and group dynamics, as well as be a creative and independent thinker, able to make safe decisions in the field.RESPONSIBILITIES
55%- Teach various classes 10%
- Manage Section Activities 15%
- Gear Maintenance and Area Management 20%
- Assist with various aspects of the running of a children's camp, including supervision during meals, evening activities, camp games, etc.