Camp Kingfisher
Chattahoochee Nature Center

Job Title: Travel Program Counselor
Hours: 40-60 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 Travel Program Counselors must be safety-conscious, fun, dynamic and able to change plans quickly due to unforeseen circumstances. Travel Program is Camp Kingfisher’s adventure-based program for rising 8 th and 9 th 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 admiration and repect

Participate as a member of the travel program staff to deliver and supervise bi-weekly 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

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.

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

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 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 with nature and each other.

Job Type: Temporary

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