Lead Velocity Adventure Counselor

Who We Are

At DEAN Adventure Camps, we create life-changing opportunities for young people to discover their passions, explore endless possibilities, achieve meaningful goals, and navigate thrilling adventures—all while developing character and skills that last a lifetime.

Guided by our core values of Compassion, Trust, Growth, and Creativity, we foster an environment where learning, discovery, and personal development thrive. Our vision is to inspire generations of resilient, compassionate, and confident individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world.

We operate across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA, offering all-inclusive programs that make summer exciting for children and easy for families. Learn more: DEAN Adventure Camps.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Velocity Adventure Counselor, you’ll help create a safe, exciting, and high-energy environment where campers (ages 6–11) build confidence and skills through biking, skateboarding, climbing, and outdoor exploration. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching foundational and intermediate skills in biking, skateboarding, and obstacle course navigation with a focus on safety, progression, and fun.
• Leading geocaching adventures, guiding campers in map reading, compass basics, and GPS use to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and outdoor navigation skills.
• Supervising climbing and obstacle course challenges, encouraging campers to test limits while staying safe.
• Reinforcing proper equipment use and safety checks (helmets, pads, bike/skate maintenance, climbing gear).
• Structuring activities so younger campers feel supported while older campers are challenged to push their skills further.
• Encouraging resilience and teamwork by framing activities as confidence-building adventures.
• Executing lesson plans according to DEAN Adventure Camps’ set curricula, while fostering creativity by encouraging campers to explore, set goals, and celebrate progress.
• Supporting the Site Director in operating your designated program, such as: attendance reporting, supply management, and documenting incidents.
• Fostering a welcoming space that celebrates diversity and inclusion
• Managing groups with enthusiasm, patience, and creativity.

What Makes You a Great Fit

As a Lead Velocity Adventure Counselor, you must be able to teach and display technical knowledge associated with adventure-based activities:

• Velocity Adventure
  • Biking & Skateboarding – Knowledge of safe riding techniques, balance, stopping/turning, and progressive skill development.
  • Obstacle Course & Climbing – Ability to guide campers through challenges with proper spotting, safety instruction, and encouragement.
  • Geocaching & Outdoor Navigation – Experience with map reading, compasses, and GPS-based scavenger hunts. Skilled at turning navigation into an engaging adventure for children.
  • Sports – Pickleball, flag rugby, disc golf, soccer.
• Safety-First Mindset – Strong awareness of risk management, equipment checks, and teaching proper technique to prevent injury.
• Adaptable Teacher – Skilled at turning outdoor adventures into fun challenges that build life skills like perseverance and teamwork