Deadline: Fri, 04/15/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Chattahoochee Nature Center Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Roswell, GA Job Description: Job Title: Travel Program Counselor Classification: Nonexempt, hourly, seasonal Reports to: Camp Director Position Purpose: Every counselor at Camp Kingfisher is 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 Travel program counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper in our adventure-based program for rising 8th and 9th graders. Lead strenuous day trips in Georgia and surrounding states, coordinate with vendors and communicate with parents. Job Responsibilities: Lead and supervise adventure trips for campers entering grades 8 and 9. Counselor-led trips include kayaking, canoeing, hiking, biking, service projects, snorkeling, and an offsite overnight. Vendor-led trips include white water rafting, rappelling, mountain biking, and caving Build a camper team each session that values kindness, respect, and environmental stewardship Participate as a member of the travel program staff to deliver and supervise overnights at a Georgia state park Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities and transportation for campers and staff Clean camp facilities and equipment as needed/required Fill in as counselor or specialist onsite when needed, see counselor job descriptions Attend weekly camp staff meetings Complete additional duties as assigned Qualifications: Must be at least 22 years old Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with teens Previous experience leading adventure day trips preferred Confident driver with clean driving record, willingness to operate 15 passenger van Strong convictions, maturity, autonomy, and the ability to set high expectations Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps Excellent physical condition necessary to lead adventure trips Current lifeguard certification, course provided Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season Must be able to lift over 20 pounds Valid GA driver’s license Experience with state of GA/landscape preferred Miscellaneous: Other Job Duties: Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours. How to Apply: Apply: Complete and submit the online application Email Debby Head, Camp Director, for additional application. Obtain 2 references. Email, or mail to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Attn: Debby Head. Professional references, no family or friend references, please. Contact: Debby Head, Camp Director, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075 phone: 770.992.2055 x232, email camp@chattnaturecenter.org The mission of Camp Kingfisher is to connect campers with nature and each other.
