Cabin Counselor Job Description
Qualifications:

~At least 18 years of age

~High school diploma required, one or more years of college preferred

~Experience as a camper, or working with children as a leader or assistant leader, preferred

~A basic understanding of children and the ability to develop an up-beat and positive relationship with them

~A current Red Cross CPR and First Aid Card. (training will be provided if needed)

Responsibilities:
1)Lives in a cabin with one other counselor and a total of 10 campers

2)Assumes responsibility for leadership and guidance to those campers in daily living skills, with special attention to:

    ~Personal hygiene, safety & manners

    ~Camper personal interactions, encouraging kindness & respect of others

    ~Camper participation in all camp activities

    ~Camper personal growth, self-confidence and independence through group living

3) Participates in the planning and participation of camp activities including games, sing alongs, skits, vespers and campfires

4) Assumes responsibility for leading and assisting as an activity specialist during programmed cabin activities, and teaches outdoor living skills during canoe, backpack or bike trips.

5) Takes responsibility for living by the camp rules while enforcing the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp

6) Maintains a positive attitude while serves as a good role model to campers in personal language, appearance, manners and health habits

7) Puts campers needs before their own, making each camper feel like the most important child in the world

8) Assumes total responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of the campers entrusted.

 

Terms & Salary
Counselor employment begins at 9am on May 16th, 2025 and continues until August 10th, 2025 at 3pm. Current CPR and First aid training is required, you can do online.   Lifeguarding training is also available at camp along with Advanced first Aid for those that wish to participate.  Basic employment guidlines are posted here (time off, salary payment, etc)  other employment specifics are outlined in the Swift Nature Camp Counselors guide. Salary amounts are gross wages before all taxes and are based on experience and qualifications.

Base Salary $2250 (includes Travel Stipend and Completion Bonus)

International staff salary as outlined with placement agency

Performance Bonus Program up to $300 (with weekly reviews)

Room and Board Value $1000.00 not a cash payment

Lifeguard - free Red Cross accreditied lifeguard class (if desired)

At camp you will need very little cash, so most staff go home with their full check.

*EXPERIENCE AND TEACHING BONUSES MAY INCREASE YOUR STARTING SALARY

*TEACHING, PSYCHOLOGY & RECREATION MAJORS ASK ABOUT INTERNSHIPS! (Fill out appliation then we can chat more about it)

Time Off

4 Days off (9am-9pm) before  session

2 Days off (11am-11pm)

3 Half Day off (3pm-11pm)

4 Evenings (6pm-11pm) (Plus every other eve 9pm-12am)

* SNC reserves the right to BREATHALYSE any staff member after time off. Your Results May result in Termination