Joel Cox

Assistant Director of Adirondack Expeditions at La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership
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(386) 825-5501
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Beverly, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • Romanian Limited working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Nepal Mountaineering 40-Day Leadership and Guide Training Course
    International Wilderness Leadership School
    Nov, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Single Pitch Instructor
    American Mountain Guides Association
    Nov, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Wilderness First Responder
    Wilderness Medical Associates International
    Mar, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership
    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Adirondack Expeditions
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      Trained 50 expedition guides and basecamp staff to responsibly ensure the safety and learning of participants.Provided site management of both the local ropes course and outdoor rock climbing for over 200 participants resulting in zero safety incidents.Responded to expedition emergencies efficiently to ensure safety of participants and continuity of the trip experience.Developed and refined curriculum to provide an engaging experience for both wilderness guides and participants.

    • Outdoor Expedition Leader
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2018

      Worked every summer between 2013 and 2018 (excluding 2017)Led over 120 days of wilderness expeditions in the Adirondack mountains as the senior wilderness guide.Taught over 100 students between ages 13-21 La Vida curriculum, Leave No Trace Principles, risk management, and outdoor skills.

    • Post-grad Intern
      • Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

      Assisted the Adventure Camp registrar in accurately compiling over 400 camper records to ensure a streamlined registration process.Assisted the La Vida Executive Director in ropes course maintenance to include sawing down trees, installing pulleys, and building elements.Assisted the La Vida Expedition Director in marketing the program to outside organizations and individuals resulting in successful summer expeditions during 2017

  • US Army
    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team Chief
      • Nov 2020 - Present

      Responsible for the training, discipline, administration, and care of 5 Soldiers as part of the CMOC TeamWrite clear, concise orders allowing the CA company to execute tasks quickly and efficiently for garrison and tactical operationsAssume command of the company in the absence of the commander

    • Company Commander
      • Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

      Responsible for over 30 million dollars worth of military equipmentOversee the mental, physical, and overall mission-readiness of 150 soldiersAccountable to meet the objectives of the battalion through implementing efficient and effective processes

    • Operations Officer
      • Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

      Monitored and enforced safety requirements through entire battalion.Assisted in planning and delegation of training resulting in a successful annual training exercise in June 2017.

  • University of New Hampshire
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

      Empower students to lead effectively in the outdoors Develop student competency in trip planning, safety, and communication Oversee multiple overnight trips throughout the semester Empower students to lead effectively in the outdoors Develop student competency in trip planning, safety, and communication Oversee multiple overnight trips throughout the semester

  • The Browne Center for Innovative Learning
    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Facilitator
      • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

      Facilitated challenge course experiences with student groups to develop communication and proficiency in team work Ensured a physically and emotionally safe learning environment that encouraged personal growth in students. Adapted ropes course educational programming to match the groups assessed needs and goals. Facilitated challenge course experiences with student groups to develop communication and proficiency in team work Ensured a physically and emotionally safe learning environment that encouraged personal growth in students. Adapted ropes course educational programming to match the groups assessed needs and goals.

  • Gordon College
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Student Transportation Director
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      Oversaw Gordon College's student transportation through managing over 15 student drivers and staff Maintained and developed local shuttle service including all airport transportation for incoming and outgoing students Oversaw Gordon College's student transportation through managing over 15 student drivers and staff Maintained and developed local shuttle service including all airport transportation for incoming and outgoing students

Education

  • University of New Hampshire
    Master Degree, Outdoor Education
    2018 - 2020
  • Gordon College
    Bachelor Degree, International Affairs (International Development Concentration)
    2012 - 2016
  • Army Logistics University
    Basic Officer Leadership Course, Logistics
    2017 - 2017
  • Bucharest Christian Academy
    High School, 3.84
    2002 - 2012

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