Staff Opportunities

La Vida Staff: New York
The New York staff runs wilderness trips for both May, June and August Gordon College trips and for groups that come during the summer season. Working for La Vida's wilderness expedition program as a sherpa or support staff member is an exciting and rewarding adventure that develops growth in both leaders and participants. Three weeks of professional medical and sherpa training is provided during the summer.

Contact: Nate Hausman.
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Adirondack Summer Expeditions 
Adirondack College Expeditions

La Vida Staff: Adventure Camp
La Vida Adventure Camp is an incredible opportunity to have fun playing games with kids, grow in leadership and work in an intentional staff community on Gordon College's campus. Staff lead small groups of 11-15 year-olds on the low and high ropes course, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing and large group games. Staff help youth draw meaning out of these experiences and build character, a positive self-identity and a commitment to care in serving others. Adventure Camp is a day camp that takes place for eight weeks in the summer, including training. All staff have room and board provided.

Contact: Jennifer Memmen
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La Vida Staff: Discovery
Teacher's assistants aid Discovery leaders in the eight week quad class during fall and spring semesters. Classes include low ropes course activities, high ropes course elements and a weekend trip for Gordon students. Belay training and testing is expected (see belay training times.)

Contact: Rich Obenschain
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La Vida Staff: GORP
GORP (Gordon Outdoor Recreation Project) leaders facilitate half day, whole day, and two-day overnight experiences for schools, churches and youth programs. GORP leaders work with teams of 2-10 staff to provide adventure programming on both the low course team-building elements and the high course elements. Belay training and testing is required (see belay training times), and staff follow a leadership growth plan. We ask that GORP leaders commit to at least 4-5 events/season. GORP days occur mainly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and occasionally during the weekdays.

Contact: Jennifer Memmen
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La Vida Staff: Rock Gym
The La Vida Rock Gym hires belayers to work outside groups such as birthday parties or school groups for 2-3 hours at a time. These special events take place throughout the week. Rock Gym belay testing is required in order to work these events. The Rock Gym is also open on weekday nights.

Contact: Rich Obenschain | Kate McMillan
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