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Program Area Directors lead teaching and recreational
programming as well as insure the safety of their given program or
responsibility area. The nature of these areas demand that all
safety considerations and procedures be followed and maintained.
Program Area Directors may have several additional staff members
under their direct supervision. Program Area Directors will insure
that all campers have a proper learning experience and that goals
are met that challenge the individual. Program Area Directors will
usually not have sectional camper duties, but are expected to
participate in any "All-Camp" activities. Program Area Directors
must possess proper certification and qualified experience in their
specific area.
Program Area Directors Include:
· Horsemanship
· Arts & Crafts
· Adventure Tripping
· Assistant To The Program Director
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SKILL AREA
INSTRUCTOR responsibilities are two-fold. The primary responsibility
of this position is in a program area. The Senior staff member is
generally in charge of a given instructional program area. Duties
include supervision, development, teaching and maintaining their
particular program area such that all campers have a proper learning
experience and that goals are met that challenge the individual. The
secondary priority is to a specific living section of campers.
Duties include assisting in the general day-to-day care and
supervision of the campers. This will include, but not be limited
to, living in the sections, meals, guidance, and assuring that each
campers' stay is enjoyable, safe and provides some kind of personal
growth. Assisting the senior staff in their responsibilities will be
several teenage Jr. Staff volunteers. Jr. Staff members will be
under the direct supervision of the senior staff member. The senior
staff role is that of a mentor; teaching both skills and
responsibility to the Jr. Staff as they pass through the hands-on
training program. Program areas include:
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Swim Instruction/Lifeguard
Swimming games/Lifeguard
Fishing
Canoeing/Lifeguard
Wrangler
Archery
Land games
Windsurfing/Lifeguard
Specialty camps
Sailing/Lifeguard
Maintenance
Office
Dance &Drama
Choir/Lifeguard
Adventure Tripping Assistant
Woodworking
Photography
BB Gun Range
Trail crafts (camping skills)
Nature
Woodworking
Ukulele band
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SENIOR STAFF
SECTION COUNSELOR/SKILL ASSISTANT
(15 positions)
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SECTION COUNSELOR/SKILL ASSISTANT responsibilities are two-fold.
The first priority is to a specific living section of campers.
Duties include the general day-to-day care and supervision of the
campers. This will include, but not be limited to, living in the
sections, meals, guidance, and assuring that each campers' stay is
enjoyable, safe and provides some kind of personal growth. The
second phase of responsibility is in a program area. This staff
member will provide assistance to a skill instructor in a given
skill area. Duties include assisting in supervision, development,
teaching and maintaining of the particular program area. Assisting
the senior staff in their responsibilities will be several teenage
Jr. Staff volunteers. Jr. Staff members will be under the direct
supervision of the senior staff member. The senior staff role is
that of a mentor; teaching both skills and responsibility to the Jr.
Staff as they pass through the hands-on training program.
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Swim
Instruction/Lifeguard
Swimming games/Lifeguard
Fishing
Canoeing/Lifeguard
Wrangler
Archery
Land games
Windsurfing/Lifeguard
Sailing/Lifeguard
Dance &Drama
Trail crafts/Nature (camping skills)
Arts & Crafts
Dining Services Steward
Summer Internships may also be available.
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Summer staff employment agreements vary in length from 10.5 to
15 weeks depending on position.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR STAFF
MEMBER
· High school graduate or equivalent
· No disqualifying criminal record
· Willingness to acquire a physical exam
(state code requirement)
· Excellent job and personal references
· A desire to work with children
· A mature and responsible attitude
· Loads of enthusiasm
· A positive demeanor and presence
· A willingness to learn
· A willingness to accept random drug testing
Each senior staff member will attend a
minimum of 10 days of staff training
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