Responsibilities include:

• Actively participate in staff training activities
• Model the American Youth Foundation philosophy of balanced, four-fold living and encourage positive youth development in campers
• Protect the safety and health of campers by adhering to community expectations and following all policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook, including our alcohol-, drug-, and tobacco-free camp policy and AYF COVID-19 Staff Eligibility and Expectations.
• Provide 24-hour supervision and mentoring to campers in assigned group in a cabin setting. Live with and eat meals with a cabin group, helping each camper to adjust to camp life and to achieve his/her personal best.
• Teach interest groups, organize and plan small group conversations, and lead or participate in Night’s Doings when assigned.
• Set a high standard of respect for self, others, and the space though promptness, language, attitude, and participation
• Use positive behavior reinforcement and human relations skills with campers and other staff members
• Discuss with the Coordinator and Director any difficult situations that arise in camper or staff relationships, discipline and other areas of concern to the camp.
• Complete all requested records and written reports, including end-of-summer letters to camper families
• Establish personal and professional goals for the summer and work towards those goals
• Complete all job functions and other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older and one year post-high school graduation experience
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid (training available for accepted candidates).
• Strong teaching/facilitating and leadership skills preferred
• Previous experience working with children, adolescents and/or young adults required