Summer Camp Seasonal Adventure Team Lead

Description

The Adventure Team Lead will supervise the Ropes, Nature & Discovery, and Archery activity counselors and support them in the creation of age-appropriate, adaptive programming for campers aged 8-17 years old. They are responsible for adhering to policies and procedures at all times while creating a vibrant atmosphere conducive to creating a positive work environment for all seasonal staff. This staff member will also assist with the teen Outpost evening program, an overnight camping experience for our oldest campers.

Team Overview:

The Program Team brings the camp experience to life by creating programs, building community, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants. The team creates accessible and developmentally appropriate programs and recruits, processes, and supports a large team of volunteers and seasonal staff. In adherence with laws and camp governing bodies; they develop, plan and implement camp emergency procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

Attend Seasonal Staff Training (May 18-29, 2026)

Attend High Risk Certification & Leadership Training (May 11-15, 2026) required;

ACCT Ropes Training (TBD) preferred

Provide feedback, support, and formal evaluations to each team member throughout the summer

Collaborate with the medical and psychosocial team to ensure programs are meeting the needs of all campers

Fill role(s) on emergency staffing table as needed

Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to review Program Specialist plans and support the intentional design and implementation of outcome-driven programming in assigned areas

Support the Adventure Team in the modification and adaptation of activities in response to weather and to meet medical, psychosocial, accessibility, and other camper needs to ensure an inclusive experience

Enforce all adventure program safety rules

Ensure all equipment and supplies are safely stored, inspected, and maintained

Assist the Cabin Life team with maintaining appropriate supervision of campers, including providing overnight coverage in cabins as needed

Requirements

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Ability to move across camp grounds and between buildings and activity areas multiple times each day

Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program for campers aged 8-17 years with varying physical and developmental abilities

Ability to perform job functions outside during summer months (humidity, heat, rain)

Responsible for the safety and supervision of all participants in their care

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to live on site

Hold certifications in, or attend trainings for all high risk programs (on site trainings will occur between May 11 - May 15)

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to support with program set up and tear down (including movement of materials up to 50 lbs.)

Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with children and adults

Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience supervising high risk programs

Prior outdoor education, high ropes, or archery experience

Expectations & Requirements for all Flying Horse Farms Staff

We live our Values. We are each responsible for knowing our values and nurturing our culture:

We are All In.We demonstrate a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done, we are supportive and loyal, show up present and ready and we are passionate about "Campers First."

We have an Attitude of Optimism.We find what is working and make more of that happen, demonstrate adaptability within ambiguity, spread joy and hope and ensure everyone we interact with feels "Welcomed Home."

We are Trustworthy.We are consistent, dependable, steady, truthful and operate with transparency, take ownership for our work and "See the Best" in others.

We Take Initiative.We are driven, work towards goals with fortitude, pay attention to details and find innovative solutions with "Fearless is Free" attitudes.