In Camp Leader

We dare people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others; inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges; and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

Cabin Leaders (summer camp counselors) in co-leadership pairs or trios lead a village (cabin group) of 10-12 campers and are active leaders in daily activities. Summer 2023 will include two weeks of paid staff training followed by six weeks of camp.

• Encourage leadership development, healthy community living, and AYF mission and values driven practices.

• Protect the safety and health of campers by adhering to community expectations and following all policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook, including our alcohol-, drug-, and tobacco free camp policy and AYF COVID-19 Staff Eligibility and Expectations.

• Be a positive Role Model

• Instruction in some skilled program activities

• Fully participate in and be present at all community activities

• Instruct campers in safety and health regulations, policies and procedures of camp and behavior. • Be a risk manager.

• Be familiar with and apply the Four-Fold philosophy and Best Self practices to leadership, instruction and modeling while in camp.

• Actively participate in staff training activities

• Leadership and guidance of a village of approximately 12 campers, single gender identifying or co-ed.

• Provide 24-hour supervision and mentoring to campers in assigned group in a cabin setting. Live with and eat meals with a cabin group, helping each camper to adjust to camp life and to achieve his/her personal best.

• Teach interest groups, organize, and plan small group conversations, and lead or participate in Night’s Doings when assigned.

• Set a high standard of respect for self, others, and the space though promptness, language, attitude, and participation

• Use positive behavior reinforcement and human relations skills with campers and other staff Merrowvista members

• Discuss with the Coordinator and Director any difficult situations that arise in camper or staff relationships, discipline, and other areas of concern to the camp.

• Complete all requested records and written reports, including end-of-summer letters to camper families

• Establish personal and professional goals for the summer and work towards those goals

• Complete all job functions and other duties as assigned Necessary Skills for Success

• Be able to maintain focus for extended periods while assessing risks and supervising campers

• Ability to respond to, teach and manage the behaviors of the campers in their care

• Able to effectively manage their emotions to remain focused on what is in the best interest of the campers in their care in a variety of situations.

• Effective communication with youth participants and adult staff across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Ability to foster positive relationships

• Ability to respond to and direct campers and/or staff in an emergency

• Ability to understand, promote, actively include, and work effectively with diverse perspectives and identities

• Ability to maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for campers

• Thorough understanding of critical issues shaping the lives of young people in the U.S., especially racial and gender equity, inclusivity, justice, ethics, and cultural competency

• Position location is in Center Tuftonboro, New Hampshire at the Merrowvista campus. Position required to work onsite during summer.

• The Merrowvista site necessitates the capacity to move through rugged terrain.

• All meals and housing provided during training and program

• Must be 18 or older and one year post-high school graduation experience

• Strong teaching/facilitating and leadership skills preferred

• Previous experience working with children, adolescents and/or young adults required

• Current certification in CPR and First Aid (training available for accepted candidates)