Environmental Camp Leader

Environmental  Leaders guide our Adventure Ecology Programs for campers in grades 3-12 as part of the Junior Squam Lakes Association (JSLA). Adventure Ecology Programs focus on nature, ecological research, recreational skills, and teambuilding activities. Environmental Camp Leaders develop, plan, and implement fun age-appropriate nature-based activities, including hiking, backpacking, canoeing and kayaking, nature games and crafts. Environmental Camp Leaders supervise the health and safety of campers and must have a strong sense of safety. Must be able to provide leadership for campers and Leaders in Training (LIT).

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a clean driving record
• Have an interest and general knowledge of natural history and/or environmental education
• Must have previous experience working with and enjoy being with children
• Experience creating fun environmental education learning opportunities is a plus
• Experience in outdoor recreation activities (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) encompassing strong safety ethic
• Willing to abide by and enforce all health safety protocols (likely to include wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, frequent hand washing and lots of disinfecting camp areas & materials)
• Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid or an equivalent current certification is REQUIRED
• Pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) & Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) is REQUIRED
• Must be available for duration of program (6/13/2022-8/15/2022)

Schedule: Season begins with staff training on June 13, 2022 and ends on August 15, 2022.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some weekend days are required for all SLA staff.

How to apply:

Follow this link to apply: https://www.squamlakes.org/2022-sla-summer-youth-program-staff-application#overlay-context=user