Summer Camp Counselor

Looking for fun-loving, compassionate, creative, dedicated & reliable summer camp staff: You must love the outdoors and working with kids, have a strong understanding of child development, enjoy having fun, hiking, biking, swimming, arts and crafts, and be willing to offer your skills, interests, and hobbies within the activities provided for children. Be willing to dance, be silly, ride bikes, make s'mores, sing songs, play sports & games, take field trips, and work with an incredible group of coworkers and kids.

About NOW:

Neck of the Woods (NOW) is a Mad River Valley-based multi-age organization currently hiring for summer camp staff for their very popular day program. NOW practices a strengths-based approach to learning where children are encouraged to pursue areas of interest that inspire passion and success. NOW also focuses on the child's social-emotional development, with a focus on establishing a positive, resilient base from which to view the world. NOW programming is centered around six values: empowerment, support, empathy, resilience, community, and environmental responsibility.

Job Info:

We are looking for lead and assistant summer camp staff to work within the 1st•7th grade programs during our seven week summer camp season. Applicants should be 18 years of age and older, have experience working with children, and proven group/classroom management and leadership skills. Those with proven experience in summer camp, child care, or schools preferred, and those with life guarding certification will be given preference. CPR/First Aid certification are a bonus but not required (will provide the training for those who need it).

Summer Camp Weeks:

Staff orientation

Days:

June 24•June 26 (paid days)

Week One:

June 29-July 3

Week Two:

July 6th•July 10th

Week Three:

July 13th•July 17th

Week Four:

July 20th•July 24th

Week Five:

July 27th•July 31st

Week Six:

Aug 3•Aug 7

Week Seven:

Aug 10•Aug 14 Hours per week: 35-40

Shift Daily Hours:

7:45a•4:15p or 8:15a•5:00p

Pay Rate:

Per hour 18$•30$ based on experience and education •Housing not provided•

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00•$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location:

In person