Job Descriptions

Cabin Specialist

Live in a cabin with a group of 10–13 campers and 2 co-counselors
Act as a leader, guide, helper and positive role-model of assigned campers
Maintain maximum safety for campers at all times
Participate in all daily camp activities with campers and other staff
Make sure campers are prepared to participate in daily activities
Establish an individual relationship with each camper
Lead and/or assist in particular program areas
Put the needs of campers before personal needs
Oversee campers daily routine of bunk cleanliness, personal hygiene, sleep and rest
Help campers develop life skills including independence, cooperation, responsibility and perseverance
Know and follows all camp policies
Participate in pre-camp training and weekly staff meetings with Directors/Head Counselors
Prepare a daily written camper report relating to observations of each camper’s experience
Be a Difference Maker!

Live in a cabin with a group of 10–13 campers and 2 co-counselors
Provide quality instruction in specialized program area. (i.e. coaching soccer or teaching ceramics)
Provide age specific activities/drills for all age groups
Role model appropriate behaviors to all campers in program area
Be creative and innovative in keeping program area fresh and exciting
Have the ability to wear “two hats”, when not instructing in specialized area, fulfilling the cabin specialist role with assigned campers. (see cabin specialist job description for more info)
Be a Difference Maker!

Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent, leadership/management experience, preferred fields of study to include: Education, Social Work, Guidance, etc., Camp Experience a Bonus!
Oversee a specific age group of campers, with approximately 30-45 campers and 10-14 college age staff.
Ensure that campers are being well taken care of, both physically and emotionally.
Know the special needs of each camper, dietary, medical, social and emotional etc.
Provide additional support to counselors who are dealing with “issues” such as bullying, homesickness or group dynamics.
Be a presence and build relationships with campers in activities and in the cabin
Provide ongoing training, guidance, and regular feedback to counselors.
Communicate with parents by phone updating them on their child’s progress.
Provide outstanding customer service to our campers, staff and parents.
Communicate all parent correspondence to Head Counselor and Camp Directors.
Partner with program staff, providing them with support, extra hands, ideas and feedback where appropriate.
Provide written counselor evaluations, document parent phone calls, maintain an organized program schedule.
Serve as an essential adult presence / role-model and influence for all campers and counselors.
Be a Difference Maker!