Camp Kingfisher
Chattahoochee Nature Center

Job Title: Camp Counselor
Hours: 25-35 hours per week
Classification: Nonexempt, hourly, seasonal
Reports to: Camp Directors

Position Purpose:

Every counselor at Camp Kingfisher is hired to:

• lead campers as a positive, caring role model
• provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences
• help campers grow and learn through challenges

As the primary caregivers for each camper in their group Owlet Camp Counselors must be fun, dynamic and safety-conscious. Camp Counselors plan and implement daily schedules, lead activities and songs, coordinate with co-counselors, and communicate with parents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Owlet group (4-year-olds) of children in an outdoor setting
• Lead camper activities with excellence and enthusiasm
• Develop and implement environmental education activities (hikes, animal demonstrations, science exploration activities) on a daily basis, program resources provided
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
• Clean camp facilities as needed/required
• Handle captive wildlife daily in camp programs
• Attend weekly camp staff meetings
• Assist in program areas as directed
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Other Job Duties:

• Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested
• Keeping track of and recording hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work

Qualifications:

• Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with young children
• Comfortable in an outdoor setting
• Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps
• Willingness to handle captive wildlife, training provided
• Current tetanus shot or willingness to obtain one
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided
• Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season
• Valid GA driver’s license
• Must be able to lift over 20 pounds

Apply:

1. Complete and submit the online application
2. Obtain 2 references. Email or mail to the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Attn: Debby Head. Professional references, no family or friend references, please.

Contact:

Debby Head, Camp Co-Director, Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075, Phone- 770.992.2055 x232, email camp@chattnaturecenter.org

The mission of Camp Kingfisher is to connect campers with nature and each other.