Current Overnight Summer Camp Job Openings

Job Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Directors, a Cabin Counselor’s goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all campers and staff; live in a cabin with and co-supervise 6-10 campers; lead and assist in teaching one or more activities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

- Oversee cabin activities, enforce cabin and camp rules.

- Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.

- Participate in the development and implementation of activities for campers within the mission of camp.

- Assist in program areas such as waterfront, and any other camp activity as directed.

- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

- Maintain a safe, clean and respectful living environment.

- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned

- Other tasks or duties deemed necessary by the camp director.

All staff members of Camp Roosevelt Firebird must be able to:

1. Think clearly and exercise good judgement while supervising children in assigned area(s)

2. Work cooperatively with staff and campers.

3. Operate tools, equipment, vehicles, boats and appliances as applicable to job duties.

4. Assist staff and campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury or natural disaster.

5. Possess mental, visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental hazards and internal/external threats

Preferred Experience: Applicants should have experience and/or interest in working with children for extended time periods. Counselor should be fun loving and a responsible and empathetic person. May be required to come to camp with current First Aid and CPR certification or higher.

Training: We provide an extensive training week to familiarize staff with camp policy, procedures, and your program area. Training in counseling is also provided so that staff is ready to work with our campers when they arrive. Additional support and guidance is provided on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: Camp Roosevelt Firebird staff must be available from June 6 – August 9, 2020. Base salary is approxiamately $255 to $275 per week based upon experience. 9 week base salary for a college freshman is $2300. Additional salary is added to the base for candidiates with specific program certifications and for those taking on addtional responsibilities. Opportunites to work before or after the official camping season are usually available. Staff receive room & board and one 24 hour day off per week. A $300 travel stipend for gas and/or air travel expense is also included above and beyond one's salary.

Job Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Directors, a Junior Cabin Counselor’s goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all campers and staff; live in a cabin with and co-supervise 6-10 campers; lead and assist in teaching one or more activities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

- Oversee cabin activities, enforce cabin and camp rules.

- Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.

- Participate in the development and implementation of activities for campers within the mission of camp.

- Assist in program areas such as waterfront, and any other camp activity as directed.

- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

- Maintain a safe, clean and respectful living environment.

- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned

- Other tasks or duties deemed necessary by the camp director.

All staff members of Camp Roosevelt Firebird must be able to:

1. Think clearly and exercise good judgement while supervising children in assigned area(s)

2. Work cooperatively with staff and campers.

3. Operate tools, equipment, vehicles, boats and appliances as applicable to job duties.

4. Assist staff and campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury or natural disaster.

5. Possess mental, visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental hazards and internal/external threats

Preferred Experience: Applicants should have experience and/or interest in working with children for extended time periods. Counselor should be fun loving and a responsible and empathetic person. May be required to come to camp with current First Aid and CPR certification or higher.

Training: We provide an extensive training week to familiarize staff with camp policy, procedures, and your program area. Training in counseling is also provided so that staff is ready to work with our campers when they arrive. Additional support and guidance is provided on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: Camp Roosevelt Firebird staff must be available from June 6 – August 9, 2020. Base salary is approxiamately $225 per week based upon experience. 9 week base salary for a high school senior is $2100. Additional salary is added to the base for candidiates with specific program certifications and for those taking on addtional responsibilities. Opportunites to work before or after the official camping season are usually available. Staff receive room & board and one 24 hour day off per week. A $300 travel stipend for gas and/or air travel expense is also included above and beyond one's salary.

Applicants with these skills especially needed:

• archery
• life guarding certification
• mountain biking
• climbing / challenge course
• musician /song leader
• arts, dance and drama

Cabin Counselor - Job Description

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About Camp Roosevelt Firebird: For 100 years, we’ve been creating a quality and caring community, training amazing staff, and designing fun and engaging activities for campers. We are located on Leesville lake in a remote valley within the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Plateau. Campers develop self-confidence, leadership, respect, humor, and appreciation for the environment and more. Campers choose from a variety of activities and enjoy our wonderful 103 acres of woods, hills and shorefront. Sports, swimming, boating, creative arts, adventure, farming, camping – we’ve got it all! Plus we have a few special twists: farming, animal care, and sustainability projects; a wilderness camping program; community service and leadership training. While we ALWAYS have fun at camp, we also strive to make ourselves and the world a better place!

Job Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Directors, a Cabin Counselor’s goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all campers and staff; live in a cabin with and co-supervise 6-10 campers; lead and assist in teaching one or more activities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

• Oversee cabin activities, enforce cabin and camp rules.

• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.

• Participate in the development and implementation of activities for campers within the mission of camp.

• Assist in program areas such as waterfront, and any other camp activity as directed.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Maintain a safe, clean and respectful living environment.

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned

• Other tasks or duties deemed necessary by the camp director.

All staff members of Camp Roosevelt Firebird must be able to:

1. Think clearly and exercise good judgement while supervising children in assigned area(s)

2. Work cooperatively with staff and campers.

3. Operate tools, equipment, vehicles, boats and appliances as applicable to job duties.

4. Assist staff and campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury or natural disaster.

5. Possess mental, visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental hazards and internal/external threats

Preferred Experience: Applicants should have experience and/or interest in working with children for extended time periods. Counselor should be fun loving and a responsible and empathetic person. May be required to come to camp with current First Aid and CPR certification or higher.

Training: We provide an extensive training week to familiarize staff with camp policy, procedures, and your program area. Training in counseling is also provided so that staff is ready to work with our campers when they arrive. Additional support and guidance is provided on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: Camp Roosevelt Firebird staff must be available from June 1 – August 6, 2019. Salary is $2,200 for the duration of the contract period, plus room & board and a travel stipend. Additional salary bonuses are available for certain certifications and for additional weeks worked either before or after the camping season.

How to Apply: Women and men who are at least 18 years old are encouraged to apply. Use our online application located on the bottom of the website page. If you have additional questions, call or email joe@camprooseveltfirebird.com.

Applicants with these skills especially needed:

• archery
• life guarding certification
• mountain biking
• climbing / challenge course
• musician /song leader
• arts, dance and drama

Junior Cabin Counselor - Job Description

About Camp Roosevelt Firebird: For 99 years, we’ve been creating a quality and caring community, training amazing staff, and designing fun and engaging activities for campers. We are located on Leesville lake in a remote valley within the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Plateau. Campers develop self-confidence, leadership, respect, humor, and appreciation for the environment and more. Campers choose from a variety of activities and enjoy our wonderful 103 acres of woods, hills and shorefront. Sports, swimming, boating, creative arts, adventure, farming, camping – we’ve got it all! Plus we have a few special twists: farming, animal care, and sustainability projects; a wilderness camping program; community service and leadership training. While we ALWAYS have fun at camp, we also strive to make ourselves and the world a better place!

Job Responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Directors, and the cabin Senior Counselor, a Junior Cabin Counselor’s goal is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all campers and staff; live in a cabin with and co-supervise 6-10 campers; lead and assist in teaching one or more activities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.

• Oversee cabin activities, enforce cabin and camp rules.

• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.

• Participate in the development and implementation of activities for campers within the mission of camp.

• Assist in program areas such as waterfront, and any other camp activity as directed.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff

• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Maintain a safe, clean and respectful living environment.

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned

• Other tasks or duties deemed necessary by the camp director.

All staff members of Camp Roosevelt Firebird must be able to:

1. Think clearly and exercise good judgement while supervising children in assigned area(s)

2. Work cooperatively with staff and campers.

3. Operate tools, equipment, vehicles, boats and appliances as applicable to job duties.

4. Assist staff and campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury or natural disaster.

5. Possess mental, visual and auditory ability to respond to environmental hazards and internal/external threats

Preferred Experience: Applicants should have experience and/or interest in working with children for extended time periods. Counselor should be fun loving and a responsible and empathetic person. May be required to come to camp with current First Aid and CPR certification or higher.

Training: We provide an extensive training week to familiarize staff with camp policy, procedures, and your program area. Training in counseling is also provided so that staff is ready to work with our campers when they arrive. Additional support and guidance is provided on an ongoing basis.

Compensation: Camp Roosevelt Firebird staff must be available from June 10 – August 1, 2017. Salary is $1,400 for the duration of the contract period, plus room & board and a travel stipend. Additional salary bonuses are available for certain certifications and for additional weeks worked either before or after the camping season.

How to Apply: Women and men who are at least 18 years old are encouraged to apply. Use our online application located on the bottom of the website page. If you have additional questions, call or email joe@camprooseveltfirebird.com.