Climbing Wall and Aerial Adventures Course Manager Job at Independent Lake Camp, Thompson, PA

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  • Independent Lake Camp
  • Thompson, PA

Job Description

Calling all Climbers, Adventurers, Boulderer's, Leaders and High Ropes enthusiasts far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!

If you’re looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach kids, be surrounded by a unique and diverse team of young adults and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer…. look no further.

What We Are Looking For:

A passionate, skilled individual to run our Aerial Adventures department. The Aerial Adventures department manager will be in charge of our outdoor adventure course (entirely NEW high rope elements & zip lines currently being installed) & indoor climbing wall (top rope & bouldering areas). The ideal applicant is over 21, with both managerial & teaching youth experience as well as familiarity of maintaining safety of the associated facility & equipment. The applicant ideally has or is working towards a leveled certification, however experience will also be considered.

About ILC:

Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and abroad, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:

- A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you

- Great communication skills with Staff and campers

- A focus on safety and mental wellbeing

- You will need to be a team player

- A passion for teaching and Climbing

- You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and responsibility

- To live and breathe the mission of ILC - Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.

What The Role Involves:

  • Manage and lead 6 activity periods a day.
  • Inspire and empower all staff and campers to be the best version of themselves.
  • Train and Supervise Staff of their department responsibilities
  • Manage the Facilities, equipment and program area
  • Prepare the department prior to and during staff training
  • Conduct initial and end of season inventory
  • Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
  • Implement staff scheduling

What We Will Provide:

Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live-in position which includes lodging and food.

For more information check out our website at  Independentlake.com and watch our Video.

Check out our socials - Vimeo, facebook, Soundcloud, instagram, youtube

Position Dates: June 1st, 2025 - August 23rd, 2025. Pre and Post camp work available on request.

If interested, reach out to gia@independentlake.com or apply online at 

Special Benefits

Housing and food included in salary + the Potential for tips at the end of each session

Requirements

Applicants must be over the age of 18yrs of age

Why work here

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Live in, 1 day per week,

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