Drake Duda
Mountain Center,CA
Summary
Successful outdoor educator with over six years experience working within the industry. Have lived and worked at an outdoor education facility full time since the age of fifteen, fulfilling numerous roles including maintenance supervisor, program facilitator, age group director, rock wall director, and program assistant. Vast knowledge and experience with high rope, kayaking, ATV riding, and hike leading.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Pathfinder Ranch
Mountain Center, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as camp medic, assisting Health and Safety Coordinator with medical duties compliant to current standing orders.
- Create and facilitate lesson plans under Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and BEETLES.
- Lead outdoor education classes, which includes instructing curriculum and ensuring student engagement.
Rock Wall Director/Program Facilitator
Camp Fitch YMCA
N. Springfield, PA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated setup of rock wall, zip line, and rappelling wall
- Collaborated with counselors to plan activities that are creative and entertaining for campers at the rock wall
- Includes scheduling counselors to belay/assist with gear
- Trained staff members to belay, tie knots, and put rock walls/ziplines away
- Supervised belayers to ensure safety at rock wall/zipline
- Be present and ready if a rescue is needed
- Included being trained by someone with their ACCT level 2 certification in high rope rescues
- Lead a week-long class, teaching campers the fundamentals of rock climbing and ziplining
- Perform both simulated and real-time rescues.
Age Group Director
Camp Fitch YMCA
N. Springfield, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Led a team of 8 counselors
- Coached and evaluated staff for quality performance
- Planned and organized activities for 56 campers
- Included handling discipline, as well as being responsible for camper punctuality and behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Management
Penn State
World Campus12-2024
Skills
Certifications include:
- Zipline/Belay Setup & Rescues
- YMCA Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/Oxygen
- PA Boating License
- Child Safety/Mandated Reporter
Experience working in a health center, distributing camper medication and using standing orders to work within scope of practice to treat minor ailments
Volunteer Experience
Participated in Camp Fitch Polar Bear Plunge, with the intention of raising funds to send underprivileged children to camp. Event raised a total of $212,000 in 2023 alone, with a significant portion being raised for the children of East Palestine, Ohio.
References
- Elizabeth Hueter-Willoughby, Outdoor Education Director, Pathfinder Ranch, 35510 Pathfinder Rd, Mountain Center, CA, 92561, (818) 653-4225, elizabeth.h@pathfinderranch.com
- Brandy Duda, Outdoor Education Director, Camp Fitch YMCA, 12600 Abels Rd, North Springfield PA, 16430, (814) 602-8040 brandyduda@campfitchymca.org
- Kristen Costa, Executive Director, Erie Family Center, 606 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502, (814) 323-1010 kcosta@eriefamilycenter.org
Timeline
Program Assistant
Pathfinder Ranch
01.2024 - Current
Rock Wall Director/Program Facilitator
Camp Fitch YMCA
05.2023 - 12.2023
Age Group Director
Camp Fitch YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Management
Penn State
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