SKATEBOARDING HEAD INSTRUCTOR

CAMP LOHIKAN; Lake Como (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the summer camp sector is seeking dynamic individuals for various positions, including Head Instructor and Program Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with children in a supportive environment, fostering growth and fun. With a commitment to excellence, the camp provides extensive training and a chance to develop leadership skills. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, free accommodations, and the chance to make a lasting impact on young lives. Join a vibrant community where you can thrive and create unforgettable memories this summer.

Benefits

Private Accommodations

Family Accommodations

Free Camp Tuition for Children

Travel Allowance

Room and Board Provided

High-Speed Internet Access

Scheduled Days Off

Pre and Post-Camp Employment Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Strong role models for campers are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise camp activities for children aged 6 to 15.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for campers.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Teaching Certification

Job description

SKATEBOARDING HEAD INSTRUCTOR - PROGRAM DIRECTOR

- SUMMER CAMP SUPERVISORS -

A detailed job description for this position is available by contactingour staff coordinator at [e-mail].

SUMMER SEASON: June 22nd through August 29th.

Partial Season Employment (e.g., 4 weeks) is available.

Additional employment is available BEFORE and AFTER the summer camp season.

Pre-Camp Option:May 1-June 22. Post-Camp Option: August 30 - Sept. 30+

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• Head Instructor, Program Director, Camp Supervisor, and Senior Staff Member are titles used to describe positions reserved for teachers, coaches, and other experienced child care professionals who assume leadership roles at camp.
• The benefits packages are among the best in the industry! Click here for more information.
• Senior Staff Members are providedprivate accommodations.
• Senior Staff Members with families are providedfamily accommodations.
• Children of Senior Staff Members attend campfree of charge.

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• Check out our CAMP VIDEOS!Click here.

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CAMP LOHIKANin the Pocono Mts.

Camp Lohikan is a coed resident summer camp located in northeast Pennsylvania. Our campers range in age from 6 to 15. We operate 65+ Arts, Sports, and Adventure Activities on a daily basis and our facilities are extensive.We are located in the Pocono Mts. of northeastern Pennsylvania in the village of Lake Como, about a 2.5-hour drive from New York City.

Camp Lohikan has been operated by the Buynak family since 1957. We are a warm, welcoming camp community dedicated to caring for our campers and staff. Our goal is to provide an environment of support and encouragement where children will try new things and grow in the process. We are searching for individuals who are kind and willing to put kids first at all times.Click herefor more camp information.

We pay the BEST salaries to recruit the BEST staff!

Nothing is more important than our staff and we know it. If you are a hard-working individual who enjoys children, you may be just the person we're searching for. Staff members must be able to putkids firstat all times. It is also essential that staff members bestrong role modelsfor our campers. And because we're working with kids, we have strict policies in many areas including alcohol, smoking, vaping, curfew, etc. While it is preferable that our staff members have some experience working with children, this is not a prerequisite. Many program areas require skills and certifications to safely operate and this is a priority.

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400+ SUMMER CAMP JOBS AVAILABLE!

We have over 400 summer camp jobs available.Some jobs are highly skilled positions (e.g., Flying Trapeze Instructor, Horseback Riding Instructor, Gymnastics Instructor, Tennis Instructor, etc.), others require child care experience (e.g., Division Director, Group Leader, General Cabin Counselor), and then there are jobs where you will receive all of the necessary training at camp.If you are compassionate, hard-working, and an excellent role model, we have a job for you!Click here for an application.

Camp Lohikan shares staff applications withCamp CayugaandLake Greeley Camp. All three camps are coed resident camps located in northeast Pennsylvania and have been operated by the Buynak family since 1957. The positions currently available are listed below. A number of individuals are required to fill each position.Click here for more information.

Working at camp is the experience of a lifetime. The personal growth, the rewards of working with children, the excitement of an active, diverse community and the close friendships that you form will stay with you long after the summer ends. Working at camp will make you a better person. And that you'll take with you wherever you go. Many staff members describe their employment at Camp Lohikan as the BEST summer of their life. You will too!Click hereto read what other staff members have said about working at Lohikan.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be individuals with high moral character and a strong work ethic. Working in camp and counseling children is hard work!
• We expect our staff members to be excellent role models for our campers. Previous experience working with children is preferred. The capacity to provide warm, mature guidance is most important.
• Camp Lohikan is anon-smoking (no vaping) camp.
• Depending upon the specialty position, certification, if available, may be required. In any event, staff members applying for an instructor position must have extensive personal experience participating in the activity, must have demonstrated expertise in the activity, and ideally, should have experience teaching the activity.
• As a condition of employment applicants must pass Camp Lohikan's pre-offer and post-offer staff screening processes which include: reference checks, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex-offender registry check, and other staff screening checks deemed appropriate.

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EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• We pay the BEST salaries to recruit the BEST staff!
• Travel allowance is available.
• Room, board & laundry services are provided. You have no expenses!
• Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer.
• High-Speed Internet Access. Stay in touch with family and friends!
• Pre and post-camp employment are available.
• Free camp tuition is provided for children of senior staff members.
• Our top caliber staff is recruited from across the US and Europe and provides a unique social experience for our counselors and supervisors.
• Why not work in a non-competitive, supportive camp environment where the emphasis is on individual attention and FUN?
• Working at Camp Lohikan is the experience of a lifetime. The personal growth, the rewards of working with children, the excitement of an active, diverse community and the close friendships that you form will stay with you long after the summer ends. Many staff members describe their employment at Camp Lohikan as the BEST summer of their life.
• You will too!Click hereto read what other staff members have said about working at Camp Lohikan.
• For more information about the benefits of working at Camp Lohikanclick here.

APPLY ONLINEathttp://www.lohikan.com/staffrec.htm

* OTHER POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT CAMP THIS SUMMER *

Teen Counselors, General Cabin Counselors, Instructors for All Arts, Sports and Adventure Activities including: Quad Riding, Dirt Bike Riding, Backpacking, Camping/Campcraft, Hiking, Paintball, Ropes Course, Survival Skills, Spy Camp, Trip Leader, Climbing Wall/Tower, Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing/Painting, Jewelry Making, Photography, Pottery, Digital Video Editing, Woodworking, Computers, Skateboarding, Bungee Trampoline, Mountain Boarding, Fishing, Radio Broadcasting, Dee Jay, Rocketry, Web Design and Graphics, Acting/Directing, Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Cheerleading, Music - General, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Rock Band, Singing, Technical, Aerobics, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Fitness/Weight Training, Floor Hockey, Football, Games, Golf, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Inline Skating, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Boat Driver, Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifeguard (LGT), Sailing, Scuba/Snorkeling, Swimming, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Water Skiing, Windsurfing, and Jet Skiing. We are also searching for Athletic Directors, Media Arts Director, Computer Specialist, Drivers, CDL Drivers, Janitor/Housekeeping, Maintenance, Landscape, Office Staff, Academic Tutors, Webmaster, Camp Photographer, Head Counselors, Division Directors, Evening Program & Special Events Staff, Trip Leaders, Group Leaders, Off-Camp Excursion Heads, Doctor, Nurse - LPN, Nurse - RN, Health Center Administrator, Health Care Assistants, Head Cook, Food Service Director, Dining Hall Manager, and Assistant Cooks. For more information CLICK HERE.

Camp Lohikan is ALSO searching for individuals qualified to instruct in the following areas:

Basketball - Lacrosse - Soccer - Softball - Baseball - Volleyball - Flag Football - Field Hockey - Paintball - Rugby - Ga Ga - Ultimate Frisbee