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Travel Program Counselor – Camp Kingfisher

Chattahoochee Nature Center

place Roswell, 30075

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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 8th and 9th 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 8th and 9th 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season
Must be able to lift over 20 pounds

Valid driver’s license or state issued ID
Experience with state of GA landscape is preferred

Skills

Must be at least 22 years old
Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with teens
Previous experience leading adventure day trips preferred
Confident driver with clean driving record, willingness to operate 12-passenger van
Strong convictions, maturity, autonomy, and the ability to set high expectations
Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps
Excellent physical condition necessary to lead adventure trips
Current lifeguard certification, course provided
Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided