Cabin Counselor (Age: 19+)
The Cabin Counselor/Instructor is responsible for guiding, supervising, instructing, coaching, organizing, caring for campers in the cabin, in activities, on trips, and throughout camp.
Position Purpose: The Cabin Counselor/Instructor is responsible for guiding, supervising, instructing, coaching, organizing, caring for campers in the cabin, in activities, on trips, and throughout camp.
NOTE: Anticipated instructional needs for the summer (but not limited to) are: Tennis, La Crosse, Riflery, Tennis, Mtn. Biking, Fishing, Water Skiing, Soccer, Sailing, Woodworking, Nature, Track, Basketball, and Swimming.
Minimum Age Required: Age 19 by the time Summer begins
Employment Dates are: June 11th- August 8th (some staff may be required to come two days prior for specific training needs in certain areas)
Starting Salary: $3,400-$3,600 (depending on age/year in school)
- Primary Responsibilities are:
- Live in a cabin with campers and a co-counselor, sharing time with and creating a positive camper group.
- Ensure that campers are properly supervised at all times and that all established camp policies are observed.
- Supervise daily living, including waking boys up and putting them to bed at night, overseeing campers’ personal hygiene, counseling homesick campers, and leading off site overnight backpacking and canoeing camping trips.
- Communicate effectively with co-counselors, heads of programs, and Directors including working together to provide consistent, positive discipline.
- Actively work to help campers develop friendships, demonstrate respect for others, and grow in leadership and responsibility.
- Complete all assigned reports, record keeping, and parent communications as assigned.
- Participate in physical preparations of pre and post camp.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout camp for campers and staff. You will:
- Provide for the physical, psychological, and emotional care of each camper within your supervision, including recognition of personal health needs.
- Assist campers with personal, interpersonal, and health issues, and discuss with Camp Nurse or Director when appropriate.
- Ensure that campers follow all established safety procedures for activities throughout camp, including providing a safety orientation, safety checking equipment, and ensuring the proper use of equipment.
- Develop and deliver instruction and programming that is fun, engaging, developmental, and appropriate for the age and ability of campers. You will:
- Plan and teach progressive activities/classes designed to accommodate different ages, abilities, and interests, including rainy day activities.
- Follow all established objectives, progressions, procedures and safety regulations.
- Continuously evaluate the success of the program and adjust activities accordingly.
- Model good sportsmanship, cooperation, spirit, and effort.
- Participate in the maintenance, inventory, and care of equipment and supplies used in camp activities.
- Plan, organize and/or supervise special cabin, unit or camp activities and trips as delegated by the Director/Program Head.
Contact Director Eric Roche at 920-728-2101 or email at eric@redarrowcamp.com with any questions.
NOTE: Application review and hiring decisions will be made beginning in January through Spring
Kitchen Assistant (Age: 16-17)
The main role for the cookie is to prep, serve and clean up after meals. Each cookie will also be assigned to assist in instruction for 1 class based on skill and interest. The cookie will also be given the opportunity to be assigned to a younger cabin to learn from, and support cabin counselors while also participating in one trip with that assigned cabin in the summer.
COMPENSATION: $2100
DUTIES: The main role for the cookie is to prep, serve and clean up after meals. Each cookie will also be assigned to assist in instruction for 1 class based on skill and interest. The cookie will also be given the opportunity to be assigned to a younger cabin to learn from, and support cabin counselors while also participating in one trip with that assigned cabin in the summer.
HOURS: are 7am to mid-morning … 11:45 to early afternoon … and 2:45 until clean-up is done. Evenings are duty free. Cookies receive two half-days off each week on Wednesday and Sunday following noon meal clean-up. Transportation to town and back is provided by the camp for time off on Sundays as long as rules and restrictions that go with this are followed. Vehicle availability and work performance determine transportation options on Wednesdays.
QUALIFICATIONS: commitment to maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and the ability to take direction and work as a team. Your performance in this role is a stepping stone if considering a counselor role in the future at Red Arrow Camp.
Contact Director Eric Roche at 920-728-2101 or email at eric@redarrowcamp.com with any questions.
NOTE: Application review and hiring decisions will be made beginning in January through February.