We are seeking an Leader-in-Training (LIT) Director to plan and facilitate a week of LIT training and support the LITs through 4 weeks of counseling. The LIT director will guide the LITs while they teach camp activities, lead an evening program, finish a camp service project and counsel campers. LITs are girls going into their senior year of high school. The LIT Director will also co-lead a 5 night backpacking trip with some of the LITs at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Specific Responsibilites

• Supervise and give feedback to LITs while they participate in their counseling experience
• Assist LITs in planning and implementing their LIT project and evening program
• To select and implement an evening program that fits the camps goals
• Assist in assigning LITs to the programs for which they are qualified
• Assist in working the Program Director to keep camp operating smoothly and efficiently
• Provide contact with the parents about LITs
• Assist in the evaluation of programs and LITs
• Teach and sub for activity hours as necessary
• Provide support to other Administrators
• Participate as a team member in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive staff training program
• Assist in the preparation of the LIT Manual
• Direct one holdover camping session
• Participate in weekly staff meetings during the camping season
• Complete and submit all required reports and records
• Accept added responsibilities deemed necessary

• Has or is seeking a Bachelors Degree in Camp Administration or related degree or equal level of experience
• At least 20 years old
• Criminal clearance from the Licensing Department by the state
• Current CPR, First Aid and LGT Certifications (Can Get During Staff Training)
• Ability to supervise staff and campers in a camp community
• Ability to meet the public and promote camp programs
• Ability to take on an integral planning role for all camp functions
• Ability to accept guidance, criticism and supervision
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to teach and supervise children and teenagers, and wilderness trip experience necessary
• Enthusiasm, good character, integrity, adaptability, sense of humor, patience and self control

In the Lakes of West Michigan is a very special place called Camp Newaygo. Our exceptional programs in a rustic camp setting for girls, women and families dates back to 1926.