Position Purpose:

Area Head Staff are caregivers for each camper and provide guidance to our Youth Development Counselors and Junior Counselors. Area Head Staff are responsible for guiding campers and staff in their personal growth and daily living skills.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabin, within activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

2. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.

   • Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.

3. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.

   • Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs and hygiene.
   • Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by health care manager.
   • Be alert to campers' and staff's needs and assist them with personal and health problems, if necessary.
   • Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
   • Report any unsafe condition to camp administration team

4. Be a positive role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

   • Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
   • Set a good example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, physical hygiene, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Other Job Duties:

• Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those activities as assigned.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the waterfront or in other areas of camp.

Equipment Used:

Area Head Staff may be asked to use fire suppression equipment, washer and dryers, dishwashers, and specialty program equipment. Some may be asked to drive camp vehicles.

• Unless otherwise specified by directors, applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications during term of employment.
• Additional certifications as deemed necessary for instructional areas
• Desire to work with all age levels outdoors and understand the development needs of youth.

• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Work with and have patience for children for up to 24 hours a day ensure the safety and wellbeing of children under your care for up to 24 hours a day; be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting; make decisions in high-stress situations; function and thrive in a community with very little personal space; live and work with other people up to twenty-four (24) hours a day

Room & food provided for position. This position is seasonal. Late May through Early August.

Recruiting Bonus

$175/full summer or $50/session individual recruited

Only eligible if recruited employee completes a full summer work agreement.

Merit Bonus Up to $1000 Members of our leadership team are eligible to receive up to $1000 pending job position and performance during their full summer work agreement.