Outdoor Living Skills Specialist - Camp Fireweed
About The Position
A Camp Fireweed Outdoor Living Skills (OLS) Core Counselor adheres to Camp Fire Alaska’s (CFAK) promise to provide youth with the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are through positive and responsible youth/adult interactions within the day camp environment. The OLS Core Counselor will be responsible for developing and teaching nature, outdoor education, and outdoor living skills activities to campers and providing guidance on utilizing Leave No Trace principles. Additionally, this position will serve as back-up providing for coverage for Cabin Counselor duties as needed. In this position you'll gain valuable experience providing a high-quality camp experience for participants and parents within the CFA mission and goals. You'll have an opportunity to lead and participate in all camp activities along with planning and implementing age appropriate activities consistent with campers' needs/abilities that promote, encourage, and demonstrate caring, striving and thriving. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth!
Requirements
- Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certification preferred.
- Prior experience working with youth preferred.
- Prior experience in planning and leading Outdoor Living Skills activities.
- Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
- Current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
Responsibilities
- Developing and teaching nature, outdoor education, and outdoor living skills activities to campers
- Providing guidance on utilizing Leave No Trace principles
- Providing coverage for Cabin Counselor duties as needed
- Lead and participate in all camp activities
- Planning and implementing age appropriate activities consistent with campers' needs/abilities that promote, encourage, and demonstrate caring, striving and thriving
Benefits
- Bonus for completing the full season
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
