Wilderness/Hiking Counselor

Camp Micah Hiking Counselor Job Description
Direct Supervisors: Unit Leader and Hiking Team Leader

Food and housing provided: June 15 - August 11, 2025

Must be 21 years old with a valid drivers license

Hiking/Trip Responsibilities

• Assist in leading day/overnight hiking trips for campers of ages 7-15 years old
• Assist with food preparation on overnight trips
• Ensure proper care and storage of tripping supplies and equipment

Bunk Responsibilities:

• Create a cohesive bunk unity
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the bunk
• Provide opportunities for bunk and individual discussions
• Supervise campers’ health needs and eating habits
• Ensure that campers apply sunscreen and bug spray on a regular basis (as needed)
• At all times, know the whereabouts and activities of your bunk’s campers
• When on duty at night, be in bunk at all times

General Responsibilities:

• Be a role model to campers and other staff (i.e. cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners)
• Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities
• Participate in the Camp Community
• Abide by all policies set forth in the Camp Micah staff handbook
• Supervise and/or help organize bunk, unit, all camp activities and special events (Understand that some activity leaders will be assigned to different bunks or units other then their own when needed)
• Responsible for being on time
• Submit all required reports and paperwork on time
• Be creative and fun!
• SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY
• Responsible for any other duties as may be required by the camp administration

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $3,000.00 - $3,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $3,000 - $3,500