Water Wanderings Camp Counselor Job Description
Job Title: Water Wanderings Camp Counselor
Effective Date: July 7th - August 6th with a break from July 16th - 23rd and a day off on July 30th, for a total of 15 days of 24-hour presence during camp, 2 days of training, and 5 days of prep and clean up. Requires seven days of limited exposure plus a negative COVID-19 test prior to the start of training on July 7th.
About Water Wanderings: Water Wanderings Inc. is an environmental education program for young people based in Hyde Park, VT. We develop resilience and integrity through environmental education that integrates themes of justice, equity and inclusion. Our program is for children ages 9-15 and takes place in 5 day overnight sessions at the Green River Reservoir State Park. Water Wanderings’ mission is to empower young people through inclusive community building, outdoor adventure, and environmental education that nourishes resilience and integrity. Our vision is that young people will disrupt oppression by developing healthy and equitable relationships with themselves, each other, and the earth.
Job Summary: Water Wanderings camp counselors are responsible for co-leading the camp sessions during Summer 2022.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Compensation: $2,250 stipend and professional development funds for Lifeguard, WFA, or WFR Certification. Possible additional bonus depending on availability of funds.
Water Wanderings is an affirmative employer and we especially encourage applicants who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer, or Trans to apply. We acknowledge the long history of exclusion and oppression in outdoor education spaces and strive to create a supportive work environment. Please send your resume to waterwanderings@gmail.com or call 802-730-9667 to express interest and ask questions.
Effective Date: July 7th - August 6th with a break from July 16th - 23rd and a day off on July 30th, for a total of 15 days of 24-hour presence during camp, 2 days of training, and 5 days of prep and clean up. Requires seven days of limited exposure plus a negative COVID-19 test prior to the start of training on July 7th.
About Water Wanderings: Water Wanderings Inc. is an environmental education program for young people based in Hyde Park, VT. We develop resilience and integrity through environmental education that integrates themes of justice, equity and inclusion. Our program is for children ages 9-15 and takes place in 5 day overnight sessions at the Green River Reservoir State Park. Water Wanderings’ mission is to empower young people through inclusive community building, outdoor adventure, and environmental education that nourishes resilience and integrity. Our vision is that young people will disrupt oppression by developing healthy and equitable relationships with themselves, each other, and the earth.
Job Summary: Water Wanderings camp counselors are responsible for co-leading the camp sessions during Summer 2022.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide 24-hour supervision during three separate 5 day overnight camps, in collaboration with two other counselors, for a group of 9 campers, ages 9-12 and 13-15.
- Teach outdoor living skills, environmental justice, and community building activities
- Daily Activities Include:
- Canoeing, camping, fire-building, outdoor cooking and map and compass work
- Additional activities such as swimming, games, art, cooking, discussions on environmental justice and inclusive community building
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong grasp of canoeing, fire building, and camping skills.
- Passion for environmental justice
- Strong communication and leadership competency
- Willingness to learn from and work with youth.
Education and Experience:
- Some experience leading outdoor trips
- Some experience working with youth,
- Interest in environmental and racial justice
- Lifeguard or WFR certification required (Water Wanderings will pay for your training)
Physical Requirements:
- Able to walk, paddle, and swim
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs
- Able to sleep outside and work in adverse weather conditions
Compensation: $2,250 stipend and professional development funds for Lifeguard, WFA, or WFR Certification. Possible additional bonus depending on availability of funds.
Water Wanderings is an affirmative employer and we especially encourage applicants who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer, or Trans to apply. We acknowledge the long history of exclusion and oppression in outdoor education spaces and strive to create a supportive work environment. Please send your resume to waterwanderings@gmail.com or call 802-730-9667 to express interest and ask questions.