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Specialist 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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Position Overview

The Specialist Head Counselor oversees and helps to plan and implement all aspects of the specialty areas at Camp Kingfisher. The Specialist Head Counselor supervises 10-12 specialists throughout the summer season. Head Counselors also assist the Camp Directors with the daily implementation of camp programming. All camp staff must be fun, dynamic, and safety conscious. Specialty areas at Camp Kingfisher include the pool, canoe ponds, arts and crafts, and archery.

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 groups 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 specialist programming. (pond activities, arts and crafts, archery, and rain plans)
Perform and submit weekly observations of assigned staff and provide performance tips and conduct mid-season evaluations for specialist staff
Plan and implement all-camp activities, large raptor presentations, staff get-togethers, end-of-season celebrations, and more
Lead weekly check-in meetings with specialist staff
Participate in weekly planning meetings with the Camp Directors and fellow Head Counselors
Execute daily carpool-style check-out process for campers
Coordinate with fellow Head Counselors to oversee the daily aftercare program
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for the specialty areas of camp (including campers and staff)
Assist as needed to lead middle school-age campers on canoeing trips on the Chattahoochee River
Substitute as a counselor as needed
Support program set up and break down daily
Assist with orientation and ongoing canoeing training of camp counselors
Complete additional duties as assigned
Lifeguard for 2-4 after-camp programs such as camper overnights
Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work
Interact and develop relationships with campers

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
Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one

Skills

Ability to coach, mentor, guide, and lead groups in an outdoor setting
Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification, course provided
21 years old & 2 years of college preferred
Current archery safety and teaching training, course provided
Canoe Training- course provided
Proficiency & passion for operating canoes and similar watercraft, canoe instruction- experience preferred
Ability to adhere to and enforce Camp Kingfisher’s water safety procedures
Comfortable in an outdoor setting
Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children
Background in childcare, camps, prior lifeguarding, natural history, or environmental education