Summer is calling! Are you ready to spend your summer leading a group of campers on a journey filled with amazing learning experiences, laughter, and lifelong memories? If you are up for the challenge, we want you to join our team as a *Waterfront Program Counselor! *GSEMA has multiple resident openings for a *Program Counselor-Windsurfing* at *Camp Favorite* located in Brewster, MA.
We are looking for individuals who are energetic and have a passion for working with youth.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) offers invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else.
So, whether you’re an experienced camp counselor or just looking to gain new experiences, we welcome you to apply.
*Hours and Work Environment*
Camp Dates are June 22 – August 11, 2024.
The camp season includes 1 week of training.
You will live on camp property and work day, evening and overnight on a rotating schedule.
*Pay Rate:*
Rate starting at $540 per week.
Includes lodging and meals.
*What are some of the perks of working at camp?*
* An opportunity to build your resume to reflect skill development in leadership, communication, problem-solving, behavior management, creativity, and more.
* Paid pre-camp training and professional development.
* Dependent upon the role, opportunities to receive FREE certifications (lifeguarding, archery, First Aid/CPR, etc.
).
* Networking opportunities and a chance to work with other staff from around the world.
A *Program Counselor - Windsurfing* will:
* Work with a group of campers to plan and implement a safe, individualized, and well-rounded camp program.
* Assist with implementing all phases of a camp waterfront program.
* Teach windsurfing classes to campers of various levels and age.
* Assist with beach responsibilities such as equipment maintenance, lessons and practice times, and other windsurfing logistics.
* Enforce and follow the standards set up for waterfront and windsurfing safety.
* Contribute to a positive camp culture that exhibits an inclusive, welcoming and culturally responsive environment where all campers feel they belong.
* Get to know each camper in the group, encourage their personal growth at camp, and help them respect the rights of others and themselves.
* Commit to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
* Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation.
*Is this you?*
* Age 18+ by June 15, 2024.
* Ability to teach windsurfing classes.
* Training and experience in waterfront activities.
* Current life guarding and other certifications as appropriate to position.
* Current CPR and first aid certifications.
* Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control.
* Ability to work within the camp environment (Work may be indoors or outdoors and may be hot, humid, rainy or cool weather.
)
* Ability to be an effective member of the staff team.
* Ability to effectively identify, analyze and solve practical problems and successfully manage a variety of variables and personalities; ability to adapt in a changing environment.
*Other Requirements*
* Must become a registered Girl Scout.
* Must complete a criminal background check.
*Camp Favorite in Brewster*
Camp Favorite offers campers entering 2nd through 12th grade the life-changing experience of summer camp.
This camp features sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, surfing, and swimming right from our freshwater beach or nearby ocean, and an extensive biking program along the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
*TO APPLY:*
*https://tinyurl.
com/gsemacampjobs*
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $540.
00 per week
Work Location: In person
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