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Joshua Van Berkel

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic Recreational with extensive experience in leading and organizing activities. Proven ability to adapt to changing environments and ensure participant safety. Strong focus on teamwork, communication, and delivering exceptional outdoor experiences. Reliable and effective in fostering group collaboration and achieving set goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outdoor Recreation Programmer

Calvin University
05.2023 - Current
  • Worked as the Weekend Trip Coordinator and assisted in planning and preparing all trips (1+ Every week) in the fall of 2024 season.
  • Planned and prepared many Week long, Weekend, Overnight and Day Trips for students.
  • Taught belay lessons, and supervised the rock climbing center.
  • Managed gear rentals and gear maintenance.
  • Managed 20 students on setting rock-climbing routes as Head-setter.


White-Water Experience Guide

Boy Scouts of America
05.2024 - 08.2024

-Led 5-day rafting trips down the New River each week

-30-45 Participants every week

- Taught Boy Scouts to cook meals and work together at camp

- Led Boy Scouts through 8 class 3 rapids each trip

- WFA and Swift water rescue certifications

Painter

The Summit Painting Group
03.2019 - 04.2024
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Rec Leadership, Entreprenuership, Business

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2025

Skills

  • Outdoor Recreation Program Coordination
  • Outdoor Leadership/ Risk Management
  • Leading in outdoor contexts
  • White-Water, Rock-Climbing, Back-Packing, Sea-Kayaking, Canoeing,
  • Experienced Driver with a trailer
  • Setting Rock-Climbing Routes

Certification

-Swift-Water Rescue

-Wilderness First Aid

-Wilderness First Responder (Jan 2025)

Timeline

White-Water Experience Guide

Boy Scouts of America
05.2024 - 08.2024

Outdoor Recreation Programmer

Calvin University
05.2023 - Current

Painter

The Summit Painting Group
03.2019 - 04.2024

-Swift-Water Rescue

-Wilderness First Aid

-Wilderness First Responder (Jan 2025)

Bachelor of Arts - Rec Leadership, Entreprenuership, Business

Calvin University
Joshua Van Berkel