Tohkomeupog - Summer Camp for Boys

Position: Camp Counselor Company: Highway West Vacations Location: Tohkomeupog - Summer Camp for Boys Status: Summer Seasonal; Exempt Reports To: Encampment Director / Camp Director Tohkomeupog is a residential summer camp located at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Camp provides outdoor opportunities for boys having completed grades 2 through 10, with a program designed to progress with the boys over consecutive summers. Session lengths range from 2 to 6 weeks. In general, camp staff members are hired for the duration of the 7-week summer season, including orientation week. Camp Counselors at Tohkomeupog play a key role in the creation and presentation of the camp experience for the benefit of their campers. Responsibilities Include: Cabin Supervisor - a counselor at Tohkomeupog is directly responsible for the well-being of the boys living within his cabin group. Work to create an environment that will feel safe and supportive for each individual, while encouraging a sense of "family"Act as a mentor or "big brother" to campers, offering general guidance as they learn to maneuver a close-quartered living community. Activity Instructor - a counselor at Tohkomeupog may instruct a variety of activities, including campcraft, nature, boating, archery, sports and swimming among others. Implement lesson plansAdhere to time schedulesCreate a positive learning environmentTrack the progress of participantsMaintain equipment and facilitiesProvide for the safety of his campers Trip Leader - a counselor at Tohkomeupog will lead overnight camping adventures which may include hiking, canoeing, mountain biking and/or rock climbing, dependent upon the camper group involved.Assist with the planning and preparation of various camping adventuresAssure that campers are appropriately prepared for the adventure of their choosingGuide campers in a better understanding of self-sufficiency in the wilderness environmentPromote a sense of appreciation and respect for the natural worldProvide for the safety of his campers Qualifications Include: Working as a staff member at a residential camp requires unwavering commitment toward the well-being of the campers who are trusted to our care.Ability to meet the time requirements of the camp seasonDesire to work with young boys in a residential settingWillingness to consent to required background screening, which is a standard expectation of the camping industry.Open-minded / CompassionatePatient / TolerantPhysically able to meet the demands of the job. Camp is an extremely physical environmentAbility to work independently and also as part of a team HWV Hospitality Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #HWV1