WildeCamp Lead at The Wilds
Cumberland
Overview:
This position will be from 5/03/2025 to 8/7/2025.
WildeCamp Leads report to the On-site Programs Coordinator and oversee daily operations of WildeCamp at The Wilds. WildeCamp is a residential camp experience for children ages 8-18. During these camp sessions, WildeCamp Leads assist with coordination of daily activities and experiences for campers as well as manage a team of WildeCamp counselors to ensure a high-quality program and camper safety.WildeCamp Leads also will assist in the training and development of WildeCamp Counselors including going over procedures, vehicle operation, and youth development. WildeCamp Leads will be on a rotating schedule (Sunday-Friday from 7:30AM-3:30PM or 2:30PM-10:30PM).
On-site housing is available (for nominal fee).
Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing a team of 12 Counselors to ensure staff communication, camper safety, and staff and youth development.
- Lead education programs to people of all ages – especially focused on ages 8-18 years old for WildeCamp’s mission.
- Create fun and memorable opportunities for all program participants.
- Attend virtual trainings during the Spring (dates will be sent out upon selection of applicants)
- Attend in-person onboarding and summer planning (5/3/2025-5/23/2025 Leads only) and 5/27/2025-6/3/2025 All Summer Staff).
- Drive school bus on Wilds’ property (will train as needed).
- Make safety a priority including reviewing health, behavior, and accident reports daily.
- Supervise outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, archery, and swimming.
- Monitor cleanliness of Education Camp including shower house/restrooms, yurts, and kitchen/dining area.
- Ensure food safe environment, storage, and transportation.
- Communicate health and behavior concerns to parents if Coordinator and Camp Nurse are not present.
- Administer nighttime medications as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Assist with managing a team of 12 Counselors to ensure staff communication, camper safety, and staff and youth development.
- Lead education programs to people of all ages – especially focused on ages 8-18 years old for WildeCamp’s mission.
- Create fun and memorable opportunities for all program participants.
- Attend virtual trainings during the Spring (dates will be sent out upon selection of applicants)
- Attend in-person onboarding and summer planning (5/3/2025-5/23/2025 Leads only) and 5/27/2025-6/3/2025 All Summer Staff).
- Drive school bus on Wilds’ property (will train as needed).
- Make safety a priority including reviewing health, behavior, and accident reports daily.
- Supervise outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, archery, and swimming.
- Monitor cleanliness of Education Camp including shower house/restrooms, yurts, and kitchen/dining area.
- Ensure food safe environment, storage, and transportation.
- Communicate health and behavior concerns to parents if Coordinator and Camp Nurse are not present.
- Administer nighttime medications as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Cumberland (OH)
Overview:
This position will be from 5/26/2025 to 8/7/2025.
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Cumberland (OH)
Overview:
This isn’t just another mechanic role—this is an opportunity to join a team that’s dedicated to wildlife conservation while making a tangible impact in a unique, outdoor environment. At The Wilds, you’ll work on everything from vehicles to...
Cumberland (OH)
Overview:
This position will be from 5/26/2025 to 8/7/2025.
WildeCamp Counselors are educators and counselors for the summer camp program at The Wilds. WildeCamp is a residential camp experience for children ages 8-18. Counselors spend weeklong...