Position Summary:
Group Leaders/Instructors fill two important roles while at camp: as a grade-specific Group Leader and an activity Instructor. As a Group Leader, counselors work with and oversee a cabin group of campers. Each cabin group acts as a camp family and home base for campers.  As an Instructor, staff teach and lead activities within different department areas, providing grade-specific programs as well as programs for campers at all age levels. Some staff may have specialized department training.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
•    Supervise campers in all aspects of camp life, including during activity instruction, daily routines, meal times, and unstructured time.
•    Establish and maintain safe operational procedures in villages and activity instruction.
•    Assist in planning of special camp programs and events.
•    Assist in coordinating overall scheduling of programs and activities in their program area.
•    Instruct and supervise campers in a variety activities within the following program areas: Arts, Adventure Sports, Aquatics, Outdoor Living Skills, and Ideas.
•    Ability to supervise overnight trips, including learning wilderness camping skills and teaching skills to campers.
•    Provide social and emotional support for campers throughout their stay at camp.
•    Meets with coordinators, department head, and village director.
•    Participates in all aspects of camp life.
•    Participates in personnel and all camp evaluations.
•    Other duties, which may be assigned by Village Director, Program Coordinator or Camp Director.

Qualifications & Certifications:
•    Minimum 18 years old 
•    Basic understanding of and desire to work with children 
•    One year of post-secondary school or work preferred

Skills & Abilities:
•    Interpersonal skills, especially with regards to accepting guidance and feedback
•    Organizational, written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to provide a safe environment and proper care for campers
•    Ability to complete certifications and required trainings as outlined in Staff Employment Offer

Essential Functions:
•    Possess strength and endurance to maintain constant supervision of campers and staff.
•    Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
•    Ability to effectively communicate in person, by phone, or in writing, and exchange accurate information.
•    Ability to work and navigate in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.
•    Ability to use visual and auditory abilities to identify and respond to environmental issues and hazardous situations.
•    Ability to work long hours.
•    Ability to live at camp over the summer.
•    Ability to adhere to and uphold all regulations, policies, and procedures related to health and COVID-19.