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Organization
University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond
Job Posted
February 6, 2024
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Mary Proulx
Contact Email
mary.gorham@maine.edu
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Bryant Pond, ME
United States
United States
The core of our outdoor educational staff at the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp is our counselors, who are integral to the success of our summer programs. Counselors lead groups of campers with from 6 to 12 participants ages 7 to 17, for week-long programs. (Several programs are 2-weeks long)
This role requires a high level of enthusiasm for working with children of various ages with a strong dedication to safety and fun. We offer a wide array of outdoor-focused programs based on conservation education, wilderness survival skills, naturalist, and adventure. Each week, we offer 10-12 different programs, providing a diverse and changing schedule. Being a camp counselor at Bryant Pond will be one of the most rewarding experiences available in Western Maine!
This role requires a high level of enthusiasm for working with children of various ages with a strong dedication to safety and fun. We offer a wide array of outdoor-focused programs based on conservation education, wilderness survival skills, naturalist, and adventure. Each week, we offer 10-12 different programs, providing a diverse and changing schedule. Being a camp counselor at Bryant Pond will be one of the most rewarding experiences available in Western Maine!
Summary
Qualifications:
- Previous camp experience or working with youth preferred
- Must have a desire to work with various age groups
- Must be a positive role model
- Good communication skills
- Interest or background in the outdoors: hiking, nature, hunting, fishing, canoeing, etc.
- Willing to live and work in a community setting with changing program needs and focuses.
- Attend a week-long staff training at Bryant Pond before the start of camp.
Responsibilities:
- Lead programs for various ages, Sunday through Friday. (Some 2 week and a 1 week program)
- Supervise campers and ensure safety and risk management policies are followed.
- Plan lessons, lead activities, mentor campers, and provide opportunities for campers to learn and explore the outdoors through high-quality experiences.
- Perform camp chores that benefit the greater community.
- Attend staff meetings and debriefs as scheduled.
- Provide basic first aid as needed
- Some staff will also be lifeguards, shooting sports instructors, trip leaders, or other leadership roles as warranted, and agreed upon, based on training.
- Occasional bunk duty, or campsite coverage depending on the program
Compensation Information
- Typically Sunday through Friday, with occasional weekend programming.
- Sunday 11:30 a.m.-Friday 2 p.m. unless otherwise scheduled
- 1 evening, typically Tuesday or Wed. off or 4 hour mid-day off block
- 8 weeks of camp programs plus 1 week of staff training *LG, TLT, or WFA may be scheduled at other times.
- Room and Board are included. *Under 18 must have offsite weekend accommodations throughout the season, Friday evening through Sunday a.m. unless agreed upon by Camp Director.
- Lifeguards will be trained as required