[POSITION FILLED] Outdoor School and Summer Camp Instructor

We are hiring Instructors who can commit to our 2022 season from April - October! We are looking for Instructors who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment with a willingness to learn supported by our training, continual coaching, and professional development. As a part of our camp community, we will meet you where you’re at and help you to continue to grow as a professional. 

Camp Tamarack is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the unique contributions that you bring to our program including your culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages, veteran status, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We value diversity and are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all students, volunteers, and employees.

Our commitments include: 

• normalizing pronoun use during meetings and programs
• providing needs-based scholarships to students
• providing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion training to all staff
• incorporating land acknowledgments in programs
• using trauma-informed, culturally responsive student support strategies
• providing accommodations for students to participate in our programs and for staff to lead program

We Invest in Our Instructors! 

• Compared to other overnight camps, where you work from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed all week, at Camp Tamarack Instructors work shifts allowing for 2-4 evenings off weekly and rotating Sundays and Fridays off.
• Wellness stipend! After a year of employment, we offer a monthly wellness stipend to put towards health care, a gym membership, counseling, exercise equipment or class, or whatever you do to promote your personal wellness!
• We offer room and board- there is no cost to staff for housing, meals (provided Sunday dinner- Friday breakfast when programming is running) , internet, utilities, and laundry.
• We invest in our Instructors' professional and personal development with monthly coaching.
• We promote from within! When hiring for managerial staff, we internally hire.

Dates: 

We are hiring Instructors who can commit to our entire April- the end of October position! Please note that there are breaks in between sessions.

2022 Season Dates:

• Spring Outdoor School:  April 4th - June 10th
• Summer Camp: June 27th - August 26th (optional August 28th- August 31st)
• Fall Outdoor School: September 7th - October 28th
• Winter Classroom Outreach: Potential for part time work January - March

Job Description: 

• Lead daily science, social and emotional learning, and camp specific classes to youth ages 8-14.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate high school students who serve as Cabin Counselors. Lead daily mentor meeting to 2-5 high school students.
• Lead group activities such as hiking, canoeing, paddle sports, swimming, archery, crafts, and team building, along with camp specific games and activities (training provided).
• Lead all-camp programming and campfire skits and songs in the evenings.
• Lifeguard and supervise all waterfront activities during summer camp (for those who know how to swim, we provide lifeguard training).
• Participate fully in all aspects of the on-site programming including:
• Assists with daily mealtime cleanup and dishes.
• Assists in site set-up, weekly cleaning, and closing each week.
• Provides backup support to other camp staff as needed.
• Provide weekly transportation to and from camp for campers and high school students (15- passenger van driver training included)

Note to potential applicants: Research shows that BIPOC folx, trans and non-binary folx, and women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe that they meet every qualification listed in a job description. Your skills, experience, and education can come from personal interests, self-directed learning, community roles, and life experiences. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested in the position, even if you do not believe that you meet all of the qualifications.

To learn more about this position please go to our employment section of our website at https://www.camptamarack.com/employment

We are also currently hiring an Evening Program Director, Medical Director, Site Supervisor, and Kitchen Assistants.

How to apply:

We are accepting applications until positions are filled! If you are interested in applying, please forward your cover letter and resume to Lauren "Otter" Rodgers at lauren@camptamarack.com.