Travel Program Counselor – Camp Kingfisher
About The Position
Position Overview As the primary caregivers for each camper in their group, Travel Camp Counselors must be safety-conscious, fun, dynamic and able to change plans quickly due to unforeseen circumstances. Travel Program is Camp Kingfisher’s adventure-based program for rising 8 th and 9 th graders. Lead strenuous day trips in Georgia and surrounding states, coordinate with vendors, and communicate with parents. All staff at Camp Kingfisher are hired to: lead campers as a positive, caring role model provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences help campers grow and learn through challenges Essential Functions Lead and supervise adventure trips for campers entering grades 8 and 9. Counselor-led trips include kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, service projects, snorkeling, an offsite overnight. Vendor-led trips may include white water rafting, rappelling, biking, and caving. Build a camper team each session that values kindness, respect, and environmental admiration and respect Participate as a member of the travel program staff to deliver and supervise bi-weekly overnights at a Georgia state park Deliver age-appropriate curriculum while on adventures with rising 8 th and 9 th graders Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities and transportation for campers and staff Clean camp facilities and equipment as needed/required Fill in as counselor or specialist onsite when needed, see counselor job descriptions Attend weekly camp staff meetings Complete additional duties as assigned Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours.
Requirements
- Must be at least 22 years old
- Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with teens
- Confident driver with clean driving record , willingness to operate 12-passenger van
- Strong convictions, maturity, autonomy, and the ability to set high expectations
- Excellent physical condition necessary to lead adventure trips
- Current lifeguard certification, course provided
- Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience leading adventure day trips preferred
- Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps
- Experience with state of GA landscape is preferred
- Valid driver’s license or state issued ID
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise adventure trips for campers entering grades 8 and 9.
- Build a camper team each session that values kindness, respect, and environmental admiration and respect
- Participate as a member of the travel program staff to deliver and supervise bi-weekly overnights at a Georgia state park
- Deliver age-appropriate curriculum while on adventures with rising 8 th and 9 th graders
- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities and transportation for campers and staff
- Clean camp facilities and equipment as needed/required
- Fill in as counselor or specialist onsite when needed, see counselor job descriptions
- Attend weekly camp staff meetings
- Complete additional duties as assigned
- Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
- Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours.
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