Camp Counselor and Watersports Instructor

Seeds of Peace Camp; Oakland (ME); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel stipend

Summer housing

Meals provided

Résumé du poste

Camp Manitou in Maine is seeking enthusiastic counselors for summer 2027. You will oversee a group of children, teach a sport you love, and foster teamwork and leadership in a supportive community.

You'll receive housing and meals, a travel stipend, and opportunities to develop confidence and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a confident swimmer.
• Willing to participate in lifeguard training.
• Experience or ability in watersports instruction preferred.

Responsabilités

• Instruct watersports and related activities for campers.
• supervise and mentor campers during water activities.
• Live in campground housing and assist with daily camp routines.

Connaissances

Confident swimmer

Lifeguard training

Watersports instruction

Outils

Boat operation

Description du poste

We are hiring enthusiastic and mature leaders to work at Camp Manitou for summer 2027.

Our camp is a terrific place to build your confidence and presence. Staff members at Manitou develop collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills. You will oversee a specific group of children and teach skills about a sport you love.

You'll work alongside teammates eager to collaborate to craft a memorable experience for our campers. Manitou staff members learn how to lead group discussions, practice conflict resolution, and coach kids to grow and build skills.

Manitou relationships last a lifetime! In our intentional community, you will meet people who live in locations around the world. Our campers and counselors seek to build positive relationships with empathic, caring, and trustworthy people.

Are you looking for a desk job? At Manitou, your office has no desk, no walls, and you'll rarely wear anything more than a t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. You'll spend your summer at a beautiful Maine camp on the shores of a pristine Belgrade lake.

Make a difference

Manitou's Core Values of Do The Right Thing, Make Every Day Count, Give Back and Play For the Game inspire our community members to be the best version of themselves. As a counselor, you'll be a role model to impressionable boys ages 8 to 15; they care for and respect our staff.

Do you want to have the summer of a lifetime? Apply today by visiting campmanitou.com

Manitou counselors are well compensated, and you'll receive a travel stipend and summer housing, and we will cover your meals. During the season, you will have several days off to explore Maine and New England, plus many staff members will travel together after the season.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As a Watersports instructor:

• You should be a confident swimmer
• We provide on-site lifeguard training
• You will work as a lifeguard, swim instructor, small-crafts instructor, waterski or wakeboard instructor, or boat driver.
• You will also work as a camp counselor and live in a cabin with a group of children.