Camp Counselor & Activity Instructor

Fernwood Cove - Extraordinary Summers for Girls; Harrison (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room, Board & Laundry on-site

Vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free 옵션

Mentorship opportunities

Vehicle use on time off

High-speed internet & cell coverage

Growth opportunities

Internship/college credit

Job summary

Seeds of Peace Camp is seeking counselors to live with and supervise bunk life while also teaching as activity instructors. You will support evening activities, weekly Trip Days, and special events, mentoring children and contributing to a diverse, inclusive community.

Ideal candidates are caring, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference in girls' lives, with experience with children and comfort living in a rustic outdoor setting during summer.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• Experience with children
• Be skilled in at least one activity area (Athletics, Arts, Outdoor, Waterfront, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Care for and lead campers, supervising bunk life and activity instruction
• Play an active role in evening activities, Trip Days, and special events
• Work as part of a team to mentor and teach children aged 8–15

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Passionate about helping others

Experience with children

Outdoor living

Job description

Counselors are the heart of the Fernwood Cove community.

Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about making a difference in the lives of young girls. Counselors live with and oversee all aspects of bunk life, while also serving as specialist activity instructors. They play an active role in evening activities, weekly Trip Days, and special events throughout the summer.

The role of a counselor is to care for, lead, supervise, guide and teach as a team with other staff in your bunk and in your activity instruction.

Staff come from around the world and together build a diverse, inclusive community - sharing their unique personalities, cultures, and talents as role models. The Fernwood Cove staff experience offers personal growth, lasting friendships and memories, practical and professional development of AI proof skills, such as: Communication, Feedback (giving and receiving), Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution.

We are seeking instructors for:

• Athletics & Landsports
• Creative & Studio Arts
• Natural Horsemanship & Agriculture
• Outdoor Adventure
• Performing Arts
• Waterfront

Benefits Include:

• Room, Board & Laundry at no charge
• Delicious meals with Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Options
• Supportive Community
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Competitive Salary
• Vehicle use on time off
• Beautiful location
• High Speed Internet and Good Cell Coverage
• Internship/College Credit Opportunities
• Potential for longer term growth and development support
• Becoming a better version of yourself while having a great time!

We invite you to your most fulfilling summer job ever!

Minimum age of 18 years

Be skilled and experienced in at least one of our Activity Areas:

• Athletics & Landsports
• Creative & Studio Arts
• Natural Horsemanship & Agriculture
• Outdoor Adventure
• Performing Arts
• Waterfront

Desire and ability to live with and mentor children between the ages of 8-15 years
Experience with children
Comfort in the outdoors and rustic living in residential environment