Group Leader Instructor

Position Summary:
Group Leaders/Instructors fill two important roles while at camp: as a grade-specific Group Leader and an activity Instructor. As a Group Leader, counselors work with and oversee a cabin group of campers. Each cabin group acts as a camp family and home base for campers.  As an Instructor, staff teach and lead activities within different department areas, providing grade-specific programs as well as programs for campers at all age levels. Some staff may have specialized department training.

Job Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Supervise campers in all aspects of camp life, including during activity instruction, daily routines, meal times, and unstructured time.
• Establish and maintain safe operational procedures in villages and activity instruction.
• Assist in planning of special camp programs and events.
• Assist in coordinating overall scheduling of programs and activities in their program area.
• Instruct and supervise campers in a variety activities within the following program areas: Arts, Adventure Sports, Aquatics, Outdoor Living Skills, and Ideas.
• Ability to supervise overnight trips, including learning wilderness camping skills and teaching skills to campers.
• Provide social and emotional support for campers throughout their stay at camp.
• Meets with coordinators, department head, and village director.
• Participates in all aspects of camp life.
• Participates in personnel and all camp evaluations.
• Other duties, which may be assigned by Village Director, Program Coordinator or Camp Director.