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Winding Trails is an independent, non profit organization serving children and families from Farmington and the surrounding communities. Our 300 acres of pristine woodlands, ponds, and 80 acre lake provide the perfect setting for your employment. The quality programs such as our Summer Day Camp, Dunning Lake, and Adventure Education combined with top notch facilities and beautiful surroundings make Winding Trails a great place to work. We are currently accepting applications for:

Full Time Staff Positions

No full time positions available at this time.

Part Time Staff Positions

Challenge Course Facilitators: Individuals with experience and/or interest in facilitating groups on low and high challenge course should contact Mike Trevail at mike@windingtrails.org. Hours vary depending on time of year. 
 Environmental Educators: Individuals with experience and/or interest in environmental education for elementary students should contact Elyse Cahill at elyse@windingtrails.org for more information. Hours vary depending on time of year. 

Seasonal Staff Positions

Dunning Lake Lifeguards & Swim Instructors: Individuals age 16+ with strong swimming skills and a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification are encouraged to apply. Lifeguards help ensure a safe waterfront by monitoring swimmers, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. Dunning Lake is open from May 30th to September 7th. Applicants can contact Bailey Dailey at bailey@windingtrails.org 
Dunning Lake Boat Attendants: Individuals age 16+ who enjoy working outdoors and assisting guests with boat rentals are encouraged to apply. Attendants help ensure a safe boating environment by enforcing rules, assisting patrons in and out of boats, and responding to on-water issues. Dunning Lake is open from May 30th to September 7th. Applicants can contact Bailey Dailey at bailey@windingtrails.org
Grille Staff: Individuals age 16+ who enjoy food service and interacting with the public are encouraged to apply. Staff prepare and serve food, take orders, handle payments, and maintain a clean and safe Grille area. Previous food service experience is helpful but not required. The Grille is open on weekends only from May 30th to June 7th.  Seven days a week from June 13th to August 23rd, and weekends only from August 29th to September 7th. Applicants can contact Bailey Dailey at bailey@windingtrails.org
Day Camp Counselor: Individuals age 16+ who enjoy being outdoors and working with children. Counselors will work alongside their Unit Director for kids ages 3-13. Camp is 9 weeks long (this includes staff training) and goes from June 13th to August 14th. Applicants can contact Paul Cappadona at paul@windingtrails.org
Day Camp Unit Director: Individuals 17+ who enjoy being outdoors and working with children, and have experience working at camps. Unit Directors lead their groups and help provide coaching/feedback to the counselor they will be paired with. Camp is 9 weeks long (this includes staff training) and goes from June 13th to August 14th. Applicants can contact Paul Cappadona at paul@winidingtrails.org
Day Camp Activity Specialist: Individuals17+ who enjoy being outdoors and working with children that also specialize in a specific skill such as soccer, archery, drama, etc. Applicants must be able to create lesson plans for a wide range of ages (3-13). Camp is 9 weeks long (this includes staff training) and goes from June 13th to August 14th. Applicants can contact Paul Cappadona at paul@windingtrails.org
Day Camp Coordinator: Individuals age 20+ who have at least 2 years experience working at summer camps. Under the direction of the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Directors, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for daily contact, support and guidance of the specified camp section. Camp is 9 weeks long (this includes staff training) and goes from June 13th to August 14th.  Coordinators also have meetings throughout the year to prep for summer that typically start toward the end of January. Applicants can contact Paul Cappadona at paul@windingtrails.org
Nature's Porch Attendant: Individuals age 16+ who enjoy spending time in nature and interacting with the public are encouraged to apply. Staff open the Porch for members to enjoy and answer any questions that members may have about the trails, nature, or Winding Trails. You don't need to be a nature expert to excel at this position. The Porch is open on weekends only from April 25th to September 27th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Hours would be from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm for opening and closing duties. Applicants can contact Elyse Cahill at elyse@windingtrails.org
Half Day Nature Camp Instructor:  Individuals17+ who enjoy being outdoors and working with children that also specialize in nature or environmental education. Applicants must be able to create lesson plans for a wide range of ages (6-13). Camp is 9 weeks long (this includes staff training) and goes from June 13th to August 14th.  This would be a half-day position with opportunities for full day work if interested. Applicants can contact Elyse Cahill at elyse@windingtrails.org
Main Office Seasonal Assistant: . This position helps with various secretarial assignments as needed by the organization including answering phones, registering program participants, data entry, and other clerical tasks. Applicants should be 18 or older and be comfortable working in an office setting. Applicants can contact Rebecca Resendes at rebecca@windingtrails.org
Summer Maintenance: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a desire to work outdoors. Tasks include landscaping, park clean-up, special projects and more. Please contact Bryan Martin for more info at bryan@windingtrails.org

Equal Employment Policy

Winding Trails Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Winding Trails provides equal opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.