Camp Fire NCW Looking for Feminine Presenting Cabin Counselors at Leavenworth , Washington Full Time

Camp Zanika is a youth summer camp that provides children, grades 1-12, an opportunity to live beneath the trees, learn under the stars and experience the wonder of the great outdoors. On the shores of beautiful Lake Wenatchee, Camp Zanika is the ideal location for kids to learn new skills, have fun, and make friends & memories that will last a lifetime.

Camp Zanika believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, religion and non-religion, citizenship and immigration status, and any other category people use to define themselves or others. We strive to create safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity and foster positive relationships.

Pay is $350 per week, includes meals and housing. FLSA Section 13(a)(3)

Reporting to the Unit Director assigned to their cabin, Cabin Counselors are responsible for leading a group of campers while building relationships in group situations, one-on-one interaction, activity leadership, and much more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate.
• 18 years old and older preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid, Wilderness First Aid is preferred.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Experience in camping activities.
• Good character, integrity, adaptability and enthusiasm.
• A good example for youth in appearance, attitudes, and moral and ethical behavior.
   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the supervision of campers.
2. Plans, develops, and coordinates program with campers.
3. Guide’s camper’s in activities and helps them adjust to camp life and make friends.
4. Assists with program activities and other activities in his/her specific unit.
5. Works with the Unit Director and other staff in improving a specific part of the cabin program planning.
6. Observes and shares with campers: quiet hour, camp kapers, camp meals, camp flag, All camp and other camp activities.
7. Keeps cabin clean and neat.
8. Helps develop and checks health habits (showers, colds, sunburn, etc.). Interprets safety and health regulations to his/her group. Is on the alert for any sign of illness or fatigue, accidents and reports immediately to the Nurse or Medic.
9. Acts as host/hostess for his/her table in the dining room.
10. Assumes responsibility for care of facilities, equipment and supplies.
11. Keeps records and distributes awards to his/her cabin group.
12. Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
13. Participates in unit and camp staff meetings.
14. Complete routine camp evaluation as requested.
     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instruction.
Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Help with additional Camp jobs and responsibilities when needed.

You can visit our Webpage for information and an online application. You can also visit our Facebook Page, for more information and pictures