Archery Counselor

2 weeks ago


Ashby, United States Camp Middlesex Full time

We are looking for camp counselors (18+ years old) to work with us this summer I am currently looking to fill the role of Archery Counselor. You will attend a training during our Orientation to become fully certified to teach Archery. This position also entails being a counselor to a group of campers each week.

We have housing for Overnight Counselors, but also are also looking for Day Camp staff to commute in daily. We will begin on June 11th for Staff Orientation and continue until the last day of camp, August 25 (there is some flexibility for an earlier end date (August 17) if it overlaps with the start of your school year).

Camp Middlesex Job Description
Specialty Counselor

**Qualifications**
- High school graduate or equivalent of at least 18 years old for overnight camp
- Have a desire to develop skills related to camp and working with children in the natural environment.
- Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, live full-time in a residential camp setting, and commit to an entire ten-week employment period.
- Position runs from the second to last week of June until the last week of August. See camp calendar for specific dates.

Responsible to
- Unit Director

General Responsibilities
- Develop and run an educational program to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the campers

Specific Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor all campers under your care
- Design and implement morning / afteroon activities in program area
- Supervision support during evening programs
- Set up program area during Staff Orientation
- Conduct initial and end of season inventory, storing materials in good condition
- Write lesson plans with the help of the Program Director, keeping the camp philosophy central at all times
- Maintain _Program Planning Guide_ for your program area
- Keep a daily check on facilities and materials ensuring cleanliness and safety at all times
- Submit orders of supplies when needed with the approval of the Program Director
- Teach and monitor safe use of all material / equipment
- Evaluate current season and make recommendations for supplies and program for the future
- Additional duties as needed

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $375.00 - $425.00 per week

Application Question(s):

- Available to work the full season of June 11 - August 25 and work Sunday-Friday

**Experience**:

- working with children: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person