Outdoor Education Camp Counselor

OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP COUNSELOR

JOB SUMMARY: Happy Hollow Summer Camp, which hosts 8 weeks of overnight camp for children ages 7- 14, is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and creative Outdoor Education Camp Counselor to provide a safe and memorable experience for our campers. Our Outdoor Education Camp Counselor is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading activities which help our campers develop an appreciation and knowledge of the natural world during each week of camp. Every counselor will be assigned a group of 4-6 campers and will be in a cabin group of 8-10 campers with another staff during each week of camp. Counselor duties include, but are not limited to, supervising campers, cabin, mealtimes, overseeing transitions to and from scheduled activities, and supervising showers and bedtime. The ideal candidate should be an excellent multitasker with a genuine passion for working with, and empowering young people.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• College student or at least 19 years of age

• Education and/or experience in environmental nature study (documented)

• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors

• At least 1-2 years of youth leadership experience preferred

• Ability to set up a nature program and to teach curriculum to staff and campers

• Ability to accept supervision and feedback

• Good character, integrity, and ability to adapt to a camp setting

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

• Physical ability to participate in strenuous activities (hiking, swimming, climbing)

• First Aid/CPR certification (camp will provide)

• Ability to pass a background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abide by all camp rules

• Successfully complete pre-camp staff training

• Set up nature center during staff training to include inventory, rules, lesson plans, equipment inspection, building and trails inspection, and cleaning

• Provide each nature session with age-appropriate lesson plans each week

• Conduct orientation to all new participants that includes rules, safety procedures, and proper use of equipment

• Teach staff their responsibilities during staff training

• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment

• When instructor is not present, ensure that all doors are locked and secure

• Assist in coordinating nature activities with special events and themes

• Plan alternate programs to be used in inclement weather

• Keep nature center area neat and orderly

• Inform the Camp Director of needed supplies, preferably one week in advance

• Submit to Camp Director, weekly evaluations of nature program

• Prepare achievement recognition awards

• Assist in organizing and conducting other camp activities

Assist with camper supervision in the cabin, at meals, bedtime, on duty, and all-camp activities Ensure all equipment is properly inventoried, cleaned and stored at the end of camp

• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $425.00 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $425