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Ropes & Rock Climbing Assistant/Facilitator (Female) at a Summer Camp in NH

Job Location:

Sunapee Region - Wilmot, NH, United States

Job Description:

- Working as an Adventure Program Assistant, you will work with boys and girls, aged from 7 to 15 (from Monday to Friday), in the following :

Low ropes (teambuilding) games.
High ropes facilitation.
Rock Climbing.
Trip planning and preparation.

- On evenings and weekends you will assist with Camp's evening activities and special events.
- Accommodations will be in cabins.
- 5 days off and most of your nights will be free (3 hours approx).
- Dates of employment are June 10th to August 12th (9 weeks).
- 2 weeks of staff training and 7 weeks working with children.
- Room, board, laundry and internet access is included.
- Salary is based on experience.

ABOUT CAMPS KENWOOD & EVERGREEN

Just two hours from Boston, the Camp is a summer home to a vibrant and welcoming community of over 300 children and 180 staff from all over the world. Here you will act as the following for 7 weeks: parent, coach, mentor, role model, and friend.

We can provide an AMAZING Camp experience for dynamic individuals who love a challenge. This position also provides the perfect experience and resume builder for anyone who wants to pursue a career working with children. The experience can also be used as an internship or for college credits where applicable.

Job Requirements:

Essential:

An enthusiastic, motivated individual.
The knowledge and ability to explain and demonstrate low and high ropes fundamentals and techniques.
The ability to communicate, with patience and clarity, with children and co-workers.
19+ years of age.

Preferred:

1.) Experience of working with children
2.) Experience of facilitating team building initiatives
3.) Ropes/Rock climbing certification*

* FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED (Specific to our high ropes course, low ropes elements and rock climbing wall, and including belaying, safety procedures, rescues and facilitating).

How To Apply:

Visit the staff section of our website, www.kenwood-evergreen.com, and fill out an online job application. If you have any questions please email david@kenwood-evergreen.com or call us at 781-793-0091.

How To Apply:

If you are applying for the position of OFFICE ASSISTANT, please send a cover letter and resume to Catherine Patten at catherine@kenwood-evergreen.com. Please put OFFICE ASSISTANT in the subject header of your email.

For ALL OTHER POSITIONS, Click here to go to the "For Staff" section of our website. Click on "Job Application" for a new application or to finish a partially completed application.

Apply online today!

Please email david@kenwood-evergreen.com or call 781-793-0091 if you have any questions.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Contact Information:

Contact: David Walsh
Program Director
Camps Kenwood & Evergreen
239 Moose Hill Street
Sharon, MA, United States 02067
Phone: 781-793-0091
Fax: 781-793-0606
Email: david@kenwood-evergreen.com
Website: www.kenwood-evergreen.com

Posted:

February 7, 2012

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