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Head Counselor – Camp Kingfisher

Chattahoochee Nature Center

place Roswell, 30075

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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PTO

Position Overview

Head Counselors oversee, plan and help to implement programs for a specific age group. Head Counselors supervise 5-15 counselors throughout the summer season. Head counselors also assist the Camp Directors with the daily implementation of the camp programming. As the primary caregivers for each campers in their group Camp Counselors must be fun, dynamic and safety conscious. Camp counselors plan and implement daily schedules, lead activities and songs, coordinate with co-counselors 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

Supervise and serve as a mentor to assigned group of new and returning staff; set clear expectations in areas of camper care, technical skills, community care, and professional goals
Supervise the development and implementation of your counselor’s environmental education activities (hikes, animal demonstrations, science exploration activities)
Perform and submit weekly observations for assigned staff
Plan and implement all-camp activities, large raptor presentations, staff get-togethers, end of year celebrations, and more.
Provide performance tips and conduct mid-season evaluations for your staff
Lead weekly meetings and check-in with your staff
Participate in weekly planning meetings with the Camp Directors and fellow head counselors
Execute daily carpool style check out process of campers
Coordinate with fellow Head Counselors to oversee daily After Care program
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for your age group (including campers and staff)
Lead a camp staff team to deliver and supervise a late evening at camp
Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
Keep track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work
Complete additional duties as assigned

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

Skills

Ability to coach, mentor, guide, and lead groups of all ages in an outdoor setting
Excellent customer service skills
21 years old & 2 years of college preferred
Previous Camp Kingfisher experience required
Background in environmental education, natural history, education, childcare, or camps.
Willingness to handle captive wildlife, training provided
Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one
Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided