Tree Climbing Specialist

Job Title:

Tree Climbing Specialist

Department/Program:
Island Quest Day Camp

Reports to:

Program Director/Quest Directors

Island Quest Day Camp joins the agencies of Commonpoint, Friedberg JCC, Suffolk Y JCC, & Gural JCC to introduce an innovative day camp located in Wheatley Heights at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Island Quest Day Camp is open to ages 4-15 and will provide a unique opportunity for campers as they find their quest through seek, innovate and compete program areas.

2026 Season:
June 29th - August 20th

Monday to Friday: 9am to 3:30pm

To further the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of specific quest (specialty) area program activities and theme day events.

• Available for all pre-season staff trainings:
  June 7th, June 14th and June 28th
• Must be able to attend every day of camp
• Attend the Spring Into Summer event on May 3rd and Fall Festival TBD
• All days of camp:
  June 29th through August 20th
• All pre-camp orientations, staff meetings as scheduled by Director

• Staff trainings and specialized staff training and certification for Tree Climbing
• Attend planning meetings & program development (as needed)
• CPR/First Aid Training (as needed)
• Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning and scheduling

• Stay later for setup for at least 2 theme days (if you can’t do this you must let the Program Director know so you can arrange another way of helping out)
• Understand and manage your quest area
• Deliver progressive program activities
• Help organize and implement Theme Days
• Evaluate the success of the program and the development of the campers’ abilities and skills in various program activities
• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures
• Assist in the implementation of staff training
• Provide guidelines for specific quest area programs utilizing camp equipment
• Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in your program areas
• Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair
• Provide feedback and guidance to program specialists
• Maintain clear and positive verbal communication with all camp staff
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
• Develop and implement schedules and records for your quest area

• Ability to interact with all age levels
• Ability to work confidently at height without debilitating acrophobia, maintaining focus and safety while climbing trees
• Understand the developmental needs of young people
• Able to lead and collaborate with counselors staff for a successful summer with campers
• Ability to relate and communicate to youth and adults in a positive manner
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in program area
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs
• Commitment to work collaboratively with others to create a safe and supportive camp environment
• Preferred but not required: current instructional certification in program or related experience