Adventure trip to Black Balsam area in Pisgah National Forest

Spend your summer in the Blue Ridge helping campers develop connection, confidence, and character.

Posted: Apr 20, 2026

Adventure Trip Leader

YMCA Camp Greenville

Cleveland, South Carolina

Wages/Pay
$550.00 / week
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
May 17, 2026

An Adventure Trip Leader coordinates and leads offsite trips for groups of 15. This person will manage the Adventure cabin leaders assigned to their trip as well as the campers through a weeklong adventure providing a safe and fun environment in which campers can thrive. This person will ensure all matters of their trip are taken care of including interactions with outfitters, gear/food packing, and camp site set up.  The Adventure Program is an outdoor wilderness experience that spends time away from our camp property for the majority of each session.

Training will begin May 17th, and the last day of camp will be August 1st. Trip leaders are required to be certified in wilderness first aid. If a trip leader does not have their WFA certification already, Camp Greenville will pay for them to receive training and certification during staff training. Trip leaders will live in staff housing while they are on camp, but will be expected to be present with their group throughout each day. Though extensive outdoor recreation knowledge and experience are preferred, applicants with introductory outdoor knowledge will be considered if they have experience working with youth. Applicants must be at least 20 years old with a valid driver's license.


Responsibilities

  • Supervision of cabin leaders and safety of campers on adventure trips.

  • Serve as a role model, upholding our camp values, and working with integrity, creativity, and safety in mind at all times.

  • Responsible for the health and well-being of the campers mentally, emotionally, and physically, during their time at camp.

  • Trip Leaders are responsible for packing gear/food and executing safe and educational adventure trips with campers

  • Trip Leaders are responsible for driving the 15-passenger bus with cabin leaders, campers, and trip gear.

  • Ability to work with participants of all backgrounds.

  • Provide expectations, outdoor skills, and management to the group on each trip.

  • Work closely with the Adventure Division Leader and create itinerary for adventure trips.

  • Adventure trips include backpacking, rock climbing, caving, whitewater rafting, mountain-biking, and canoeing.

  • Be willing to sleep, hike, climb, swim outside and cook/eat food from outdoor cooking

  • Must approach responsibilities in a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and professional manner.

How to Apply

If you would like a broad overview of what working for Camp Greenville is like, please visit https://www.campgreenville.org/summerstaff

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Contact Info

YMCA Camp Greenville

We are an overnight summer camp in the Blueridge mountains for kids ages 7 to 17. We run adventure trip programs as well as base camp programs. We have a staff of 105 and usually have around 340 campers every week.

Location
South Carolina
Season
Summer
Staff size
105
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared staffing space in program housing. Shared room with bunk beds. Restrooms/showers with a small kitchenette.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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