Qualifications:

• ·       Current (or willing to obtain): Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications.
• ·       Experience working with children and teens in a camp setting.
• ·       Capable of physical labor in an outdoor setting.
• ·       Able to carry 40lbs over moderate distances on uneven terrain.
• ·       Working knowledge of camp tools and ability to make basic repairs on camp equipment.
• ·       Prior work in leadership preferred.
• ·       Preferred: 8 Shields Mentoring experience.
• ·       Preferred: Wilderness and Naturalist training.
• ·       Minimum age: 18.

Administrative & Preparatory Work

• ·       Assist with camp design and curriculum planning.
• ·       Collaborate with Site Manager to make any necessary property preparations prior to the start of camp.
• ·       Attend mandatory staff training prior to the start of camp.  
• ·       Prepping materials.
• ·       Leading training blocks.
• ·       Participate in prep and debrief meetings with Summer Camp Leadership Team.

Leadership & Managing Risk

• ·       Support staff in their daily planning and programming needs.
• ·       Work directly with Site Manager to ensure that the camp property is safe, and supplies and materials are well maintained.
• ·       Provide direct support and mentor staff and clans in the field each day.
• ·       Model professional behavior for staff, volunteers, and campers.
• ·       Help maintain camp properties including but not limited to outhouses, portable toilets, trails, and campfire rings.
• ·       When needed, provide support to overnight camp programs.
• ·       Miscellaneous projects and assignments as requested by supervisors.

Communication

• ·       Communicate with camp families during drop off, pick up and as needed during the camp day.
• ·       Give and receive appropriate, clear, timely feedback to staff, volunteers and supervisors.
• ·       Act as liaison between Lead staff and Site Manager with clear communications.

Safety

• ·       Assist with traffic and parking at camp location.
• ·       Model and follow all WPP safety protocols.
• ·       Ensure staff and volunteers adhere to WPP safety policies and protocols.