Qualifications:

• ·       Current (or willing to obtain): Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications.
• ·        Experience working with children and teens in a camp setting.
• ·        Strong communication skills.
• ·        Prior leadership and/or management experience.
• ·        Capable of physical labor in an outdoor setting.
• ·       Preferred: previous work with 8 Shields mentoring model.
• ·        Preferred: wilderness skills and Naturalist training.
• ·        Minimum age: 20.

Administrative & Preparatory Work

• ·       Design and plan developmentally appropriate camp curriculum.
• ·       Collaborate with Site Assistant on staff training design prior to the start of camp.
• ·       Organize staff, CITS and volunteers to meet the needs of the site being managed.
• ·       Attend mandatory staff training prior to the start of camp, and planning and debrief. 
• ·       Prepping materials.
• ·       Leading training blocks as assigned by the Summer Camp Director. 
• ·       Work closely with Summer Camp Director to make any necessary site preparations prior to the start of camp.

Leadership & Managing Risk

• ·       Support and mentor staff in their daily camp planning, problem solving, setting and achieving professional goals.
• ·       Work closely with the Site Assistant to ensure that property and equipment is well maintained.
• ·       Observe and evaluate clan energy and safety during camp hours.
• ·       Uphold culture of White Pine Programs during summer camp season, and provide direct support for staff including feedback and guidance.
• ·       Model professional behavior for staff, campers and volunteers.
• ·       Mentor staff and volunteers during staff meetings and in the field.
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Program Design, Execution & Improvement

• ·       When applicable, participate and supervise camp overnights for 10-14 year olds each week.
• ·       Lead and assist staff meetings and debrief meetings.
• ·       Visits groups in the field regularly to identify their needs throughout the camp day.

Communication

• ·       Communicate with camp families during drop off, pick up and as needed during camp day.
• ·       Give and receive clear, timely feedback relative to camp role to staff, volunteers and supervisors.
• ·       Complete mid and end-of-summer evaluations for staff.

Safety

• ·       Ensure staff & volunteers adhere to WPP safety policies & protocols and be a role model for these practices.
• ·       Ensure staff complete “Accident Report” forms.