Lead the Climb: Rock Climbing & Ropes Course Director

Rock Climbing & Ropes Director

Camp Walt Whitman – Summer Leadership Opportunity

Camp Walt Whitman is seeking a Rock Climbing & Ropes Director to join our senior summer leadership team. This is not just an activity specialist role — it is a high-impact leadership position responsible for shaping one of our most dynamic and empowering program areas.

As the Director, you will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of five staff members while overseeing all aspects of our rock climbing wall, low and high ropes elements, aerial adventure course, and zipline. You will set the tone for safety, growth, and challenge, ensuring every camper builds confidence, resilience, and courage.

If you are someone who thrives on responsibility, loves developing others, and believes in the power of experiential learning, this role is for you.

Your Leadership Impact

• Direct and manage a team of 5 climbing and ropes instructors

• Create a culture of safety, accountability, and encouragement

• Train and mentor staff to lead with confidence and professionalism

• Oversee daily operations of the climbing wall, ropes courses, aerial adventure course, and zipline

• Design engaging, age-appropriate programming that challenges campers physically and mentally

• Guide campers beyond their comfort zones in a supportive and empowering environment

• Serve as a key member of the camp’s leadership team, collaborating across departments

• You will be entrusted with one of the most visible and transformative program areas at camp.

What You Will Gain

• This role accelerates both personal and professional growth. You will develop:

• Advanced leadership and team management skills

• Real-world child development experience

• Group facilitation and conflict resolution expertise

• Risk management and safety oversight experience

• Communication and public speaking confidence

• Adaptability, initiative, and independent decision-making

• Time management and operational planning skills

• The ability to motivate individuals and teams to achieve more than they thought possible

• You won’t just supervise an activity — you will shape experiences that change lives.

Dates: June 6th – August 9th, 2026

Salary + travel stipend + room & board + WFA certification

Internship opportunities available

We are happy to collaborate with your college or university to meet internship requirements.
Please note: Some institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm eligibility with their institution.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Communication, time management, teamwork, creativity, flexibility, work ethic, adaptability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, problem solving, independence, initiative, and much more!

ABOUT CAMP WALT WHITMAN

Camp Walt Whitman is a premier, co-ed, traditional sleep-away camp located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. With over 400 campers and 200 staff, Camp Walt Whitman is an incredible place to meet people from all over the world in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community. We work together to provide our campers with a positive and powerful experience that will last a lifetime, all while having a ton of fun and gaining valuable skills in leadership and communication along the way.