La Vida Job Opportunities

Adventure Pursuits
Adventure Pursuits (AP) leaders facilitate half-day, whole-day and two-day overnight experiences for schools, churches and youth programs. AP leaders work with teams of two to ten staff to provide adventure programming on both the low course team-building elements and the high course elements. Belay training and testing are required (see belay training times) and staff follow a leadership growth plan. We ask that AP leaders commit to at least four to five events per season. AP days occur mainly on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and occasionally during the weekdays.

Staff Application

Contact: Josh Miyares

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Discovery
Discovery senior instructors and apprentices lead students 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 are expected (see belay training times.)

Staff Application

Contact: Nate Hausman

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La Vida Staff: Rock Gym
The La Vida Rock Gym offers volunteer and paid staff positions to operate our public climbing program on weekday nights. Staff can also work as facilitators for private events, such as birthday parties and climbing courses. Staff follow a growth plan designed to provide opportunities to develop leadership, facilitation, customer service, and climbing skills. Belay training and program-specific trainings are required for these positions.

Staff Application

Contact: Josh Miyares

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Adirondack Expeditions Staff in New York
The New York staff runs wilderness trips for June, July, and August Gordon College trips and for groups that come during the summer season. Working for La Vida's wilderness expedition program as a Trip Leader or Base Camp 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 as well as room and board.

Staff Application

Contact: Nate Hausman

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Adirondack Summer Expeditions 
Adirondack College Expeditions

Adventure Camp
La Vida Adventure Camp is an incredible opportunity to have fun playing games with kids, growing in leadership, and working in an intentional staff community on Gordon College's campus. Staff lead small groups of 10-15-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 seven weeks in the summer, not including training. All staff have room and board provided.

Staff Application

Contact: Sam Craig

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