Trail Guide

2 weeks ago

Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States YMCA of the USA Full time
Job Summary

The YMCA of the North is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Trail Guide to join our team. As a Trail Guide, you will be responsible for leading groups of youth on wilderness canoe and backpack expeditions, promoting youth development, and ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all participants.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead groups of youth on wilderness canoe and backpack expeditions, promoting youth development and ensuring a safe and enriching experience for all participants.
  • 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 of Caring, Equity, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Enforce safety and health regulations and emergency procedures.
Requirements
  • Minimum age of 18 years.
  • Valid DOT Medical Examiners Certificate (if applicable).
  • 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.
  • A sense of adventure.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 season of experience leading wilderness trips, camp counseling, or a related field.
  • Leadership experience with groups of youth.
  • Wilderness camping experience.
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.

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