Key Job Responsibilities

Manage all Trips, including the following assignments and tasks:

• Prepare and execute effective staff training session for Trips
• Plan and execute all Sequoia day and overnight trips. Confirm outcamp locations and sites.
• Set Sequoia/Kings Canyon itinerary and submit for approval
• Complete pre-trip inspections of all Sequoia locations
• Enhance level of fun and learning on trips, teaching new facts relevant to trip. 
• Complete and submit all off-camp food orders in a timely manner
• Double check all food orders for all trips before departure to ensure their completeness
• Oversee trip departure coordination
• Maintain and properly store all trip equipment
• Safety check trip equipment prior to each departure
• Lead other trips including waterslides, waterski overnights, bowling etc.
• Select and train Trip Assistants for every Trip
• While on property check in with "Buddy Bunk" (a bunk assigned to you by management to check in with daily but not directly responsible for their supervision)
• Submit documentation on trip assistants performance to aid with staff appraisals.
• Evening Patrol Sub around camp
• Assist with dismissal from meals/patio control when present
• Oversee infirmary supplies and medication schedule for all trips.

Ensure proper documentation of medication given while on outcamp and submit to infirmary immediately upon return.

• Accountable for the pick-up of meds prior to trip departure and safe return of all medication immediately upon arrival back to camp.
• Coordinate with manager for any special dietary needs for campers on all off camp activities
• Responsible for pre and post camp trip equipment and supply inventory.
• Submit requests of staff names for each trip to Scheduling Dept. 1 week prior
• Complete end-of-season inventory to camp office and arrange proper storage of all trip equipment

• Must be over the age of 18 to apply
• Must have basic knowledge on wildlife facts
• Must be Sports and Wilderness First Aid trained (Camp will pay for this course)
• Preferred to attend our lifeguard training class or already be certified in Lifeguarding
• Become a California commercial driver (Camp pays for this process and trains) or be a current California licensed commercial driver to operate a 15 passenger van. (No air brakes necessary)
• Be able to pass a drug test upon and beyond your hire date
• Be willing to undergo a background check
• Have love and experience within National Parks (Great for Parks Management Major)
• Must have or obtain Food Handlers Certification for basic cooking such as burgers and hotdogs etc. (Camp will pay for this certification)
• Must enjoy working with children and teaching children about wilderness knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned

River Way is a place to build confidence, skills and experience within targeted majors (but not limited to) such as Liberal Studies, Kinesiology, Recreation Tourism Management, Event Management, Arts, Communication; etc. Learn skills through over 55 hours of intensive training in Child Behavior Modification, Conflict/Resolution, Lifeguard, CPR, 1st Aid and more. This is where you are a role model to so many amazing children and get hands-on experience working with them.