Adventure Camp Coordinator

Job Description
Equinox Adventures in Whitehorse Yukon Canada provides quality adventure experiences in engaging environments for a variety of clientele. Core components include Rock Climbing, Zipline, GPTeaming, Canoeing, and Ice Climbing in the winter. “Adventure Day Camp” runs for 9 weeks through the summer. Campers are involved in various adventure based activities including: canoeing, rock climbing, zip line, outdoor survival skills, raft building, river trips and an overnight camping experience. In the spring we are busy with school groups.

The goal of Equinox programming is to expose our clients to a variety of adventure based activities in a safe and structured environment. Skills instruction, encouragement and safety are key values. Clients are encouraged to try new things, expand their skill base while being part of a team environment.

The Adventure Camp Coordinator is responsible for a variety of aspects including:
• Marketing ~ developing and distributing print, email and social media material
• Managing group bookings and daily tour sign up. Responding to inquiries by phone and email
• Managing Camper registrations (mailing out camper packages, processing registration forms and camper fees)
• Frequent communication with clients and camper parents (including a pre-camp check in)
• Support of Day Camp Leaders (of which there are 2 to 4), including shopping for program supplies
• Ensuring all aspects of general operations and camp are organized and prepared
• Interacting with clients, campers and other staff to provide positive role modeling, support and supervision
• Assisting with instructing adventure based activities
• Working with other staff to develop, plan, organize, facilitate and evaluate new and existing programs

This is a Full Time, seasonal position, Mon  – Fri, for a total of 40 hours / week from June to August. The work is divided into 50% office time, 20% working with groups and 30% running around. The office is located in Whitehorse; personal transportation is required.