Summer Camp Counselor

Description

Dunes Learning Center (DLC) is a residential education facility within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore that works in close partnership with the National Park Service (NPS).  Summer Camp Counselors are members of the program staff at the DLC. They supervise summer camp residents while developing their outdoor education and resource interpretation skills and techniques.  Summer Camp Counselors are an integral part of the program, being positive role models for our campers.

Specific duties include overnight supervision of campers in cabins, leading evening activities (campfires, group games, etc.), hosting a tent camp out with campers, leading meal and flag raising activities.  Summer Camp Counselors also have the opportunity for professional development by shadowing NPS staff and Dunes Learning Center Naturalists.

Term of Position: Full-time, 8 week position June 9, 2016 – August 5, 2016 (2 weeks of training – 6 weeks of camp). Involves evening hours and special weekend events.

Benefits: $290.00 per week stipend, housing in cabins shared with summer camp residents on the campus of DLC, uniforms, First Aid/CPR training, meals when groups are in residence, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Attend training and regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Supervise and be responsible for up to 8 children overnight in cabins on DLC campus
• Lead evening activities and other portions of DLC summer camp programs
• Conduct research and make preparations needed for all assigned educational programs
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of program equipment, exhibits, and facilities
• Ensure safety and well-being of campers
• Perform all assigned duties critical to the operation of the Dunes Learning Center
• Comply with all Dunes Learning Center policies and represent DLC in a professional manner at all times.

Qualifications

Applications will be accepted online at www.duneslearningcenter.org/employment beginning January 1, 2016.