Outdoor Living Skills Counselor

The Outdoor Counselor will create and implement a camp curriculum that includes a variety of outdoor living skills : shelter building, fire building, outdoor cooking, map and compass skills, wilderness exploration, water purification, backpacking & hiking tips, as well as some other lessons in wilderness survival and first aid.

This counselor will plan fun activities that are age appropriate and challenging for campers 4-16 years old. S / he is responsible for leading and supervising campers in wilderness related activities, and should have the training and knowledge necessary in order to successfully teach these skills and activities. The outdoor counselor will assist the adventure counselor and other reservoir staff in teaching and organizing after camp programs and will accompany and supervise campers on bus routes for our day camp and camp plus programs as needed. Previous experience working with children is strongly recommended.

Prerequisites :

Completed first year of college (by start of camp)

Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications

• Ability to swim

47 hrs / week, starting at $790 / week