Camp Kingfisher
Chattahoochee Nature Center

Job Title: Head Counselor

Hours: 45-55 hours per week
Classification: Nonexempt, hourly, seasonal
Reports to: Camp Directors

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

As the primary caregivers for each camper in their group Camp Counselors must be fun, dynamic and safety conscious. Camp Counselors plan and implement daily schedules, lead activities and songs, coordinate with co-counselors, and communicate with parents.

In addition to regular counselor responsibilities, Head Counselors oversee, plan, and supervise programs for a specific age group at camp. Head counselors supervise 5-15 counselors throughout the summer season.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervise and serve as a mentor to an assigned group 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 your counselor’s environmental education activities (hikes, animal demonstrations, science exploration activities)

Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for your age group (including campers and staff)

Plan and implement all-camp activities, large raptor presentations, staff get-togethers, end-of-year celebrations, and more.

Provide performance tips and conduct mid-season evaluations for your staff

Lead weekly meetings and check-in with your staff

Complete additional duties as assigned

Other Job Duties:

Lead a camp staff team to deliver and supervise a late evening at camp

Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested

Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work

Qualifications:

Ability to coach, mentor, guide, and lead groups of all ages in an outdoor setting

Excellent customer service skills

21 years old & 2 years of college preferred

Previous Camp Kingfisher experience preferred

Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps.

Willingness to handle captive wildlife, training provided

Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one

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

Apply:

Complete and submit the online 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 Co-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 to nature and each other.

Job Type: Temporary

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