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Summer Camp Counselor (Male)

AstroCamp

AstroCamp

Summer Camp Counselor (Male)

Idyllwild, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Spend 8 weeks high in the mountains of southern California helping to inspire and change the lives of our campers. Sound good? AstroCamp is hiring male counselors to work our summer camp.

    As a counselor you’ll get to learn and participate right along your campers performing state-of-the-art science experiments, building and launching rockets, trying to get our of our Escape Room, or enjoying the mountain riding bikes, LARPing, hiking, zip-lining, rock climbing and bouldering, and much more.

    NO SCIENCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

    The cabin counselor is responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of the campers in their group. Basic responsibilities can include:

    • Learn the names and likes/dislikes of your campers. Be knowledgeable about the needs of campers including special diets, eating habits, etc.
    • Assure the cleanliness of dorms and areas daily.
    • Counsel campers when necessary.
    • Create a cohesive bond within camper group.
    • Supervise and participate in recreation programs, keeping control of the group.
    • Adhere to safety rules and company policies and procedures for the well being of the campers and staff.
    • Assist groups with programs. This may include lifeguarding, conducting hikes or other recreational activities during all recreational periods and organizing and executing evening events.
    • Assist with meal supervision of food services, including set up and clean up.
    • Sit with the campers during meals.
    • Assist with group arrival and departure procedures as assigned.
    • Be able to respond to emergency situations when necessary.
    • Assist with other departments when available.
    • Other duties as assigned by Camp Director or Head Counselors.
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  • Qualifications
    • Must be at least 19 years of age and have completed one full year of college.
    • Past experience working with youth as a camp counselor, recreation leader or other similar experience.
    • Must have strong communication and human relation skills.
    • Certification in lifeguard training, first aid and CPR preferred but not required.
    • Able to accept supervision and guidance and assist in activities where needed.
    • Desire to live and work in a remote camp community.
    • Desire to work with children and ability to supervise them in related activities.
    • Good character, integrity, flexibility and adaptability.
    • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control.
    • Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Compensation
    $310/week + room & board, travel stipends
  • Industry
    Education
  • Fun Fact
    Our dining hall is the oldest building in the city of Idyllwild.
  • About Us

    AstroCamp is the premiere science adventure summer camp. Set in a national forest on 100 acres, AstroCamp brings the universe to our campers and staff through a variety of programs from hands on science to outdoor mountain adventure.