Day Camp Climbing Instructor - Seasonal Position

Valley Mill Camp Rock Climbing Instructor Summer Position

Valley Mill Camp has been serving families in the Washington D.C. area since 1956, combining closeness to home with the atmosphere of an away camp. Located on more than sixty acres of deep woods, and surrounding a two acre spring fed lake, Valley Mill provides ample space for a vigorous camp program for both boys and girls. The counselors are selected for character and values that make them good role models. Our counselors care about the children and the camp, and they lead the activities with a spirit of fun. Camp events include rock climbing, kayaking, and group trips off property. Activities of younger age groups are paced to their capacities, while older age groups have ample opportunity to excel. Valley Mill emphasizes the development of group cohesiveness and of resilience through outdoor challenge. Many children attend Valley Mill year after year, finding increased and deepened experiences each time.

Hours are 8:45 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Employment is seasonal - Valley Mill Camp runs from June 8-August 23.

Expected Duties:

Instructors need to be motivated and dynamic individuals who enjoy working with children and instructing outdoor rock climbing on an outdoor rock climbing wall. Specific duties will include:

Educating campers and staff to competently put on a climbing harness

Teaching campers to tie the single and double figure eight knot as well as a single keeper knot.

Instructing campers in the safe rock climbing practice

Introducing climbing safety to new climbers, including proper bouldering and spotting safety

Teaching short technique classes on a variety of topics

Ensuring safety of both staff and campers

Evaluating experienced climbers on proper belay techniques

Ideal Pre-requisites:

Experience instructing belaying

Experience climbing

Experience working with children

Excellent teaching abilities

Professional attitude and an eagerness to share their love of climbing

Successful Candidates will be available to work the entire summer

All Instructors are required to have current Standard First Aid with CPR training and Instructor Climbing Certification. Climbing Certification classes can be arranged for candidates with proper climbing experience. Because our employees work with children, Valley Mill Camp requires all successful candidates to have a background check performed. Valley Mill Camp will provide the First Aid and CPR training on-site and will arrange for the appropriate rock climbing certification course if the candidate doesn't already have one.

15101 Seneca Road, Darnestown MD 20874 

Valley Mill Camp inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Valley Mill does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual or gender orientation, disability or veteran status.