Camp Counselor
Job Description
Calling all adventurers, sports gurus, creators, coaches and performers far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!
If you’re looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach kids, be surrounded by a unique and diverse team of young adults and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer…. look no further.
About ILC:
Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and abroad, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for counselors with expertise in any of the following, with a passion to share their talents with our campers -
and More......
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:
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A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you
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Great communication skills with children and colleagues
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A focus on safety and mental wellbeing for the campers
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You will need to be a teamplayer
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A passion for teaching
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You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and responsibility
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To live and breathe the mission of ILC - Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.
What The Role Involves:
Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks -
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Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day
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Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselor
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Check in on and support the wellbeing of your campers
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Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves
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Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities.
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Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie bring the fun
What We Will Provide:
Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live in position which includes lodging and food.
For more information check out our website at www.independentlake.com and watch our Video.
Check out our socials - Vimeo, facebook, soundcloud, instagram, youtube
Position Dates: June 13th, 2021- August 16th, 2021. Pre and Post camp work available on request.
Apply online at www.independentlake.com/staff/
This position is available for summer 2021. Start date can be June 13th or earlier in May to account for set-up.
To Apply
Submit application through our website, then follow up with email to [email protected] or [email protected]
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