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Woods Counselor - Star Lake Wilderness Camp
Posted on 2025-03-16 12:02:01 PM
Listing expires 2025-03-23 12:00:00 AM
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Woods Counselor (June 18th - Middle of Aug/flexible)
Woods Counselors are the heartbeat of Star Lake Wilderness Camp! As a Woods Counselor, you not only create a safe environment, but you also create a space where campers are able to learn new skills, build friendships, and experience fun in nature. Camp Counselors work under the direct supervision of the Lead Counselor and Camp Manager to achieve Star Lake goals and objectives by delivering an enriching summer camp experience that helps campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits. Star Lake Wilderness Camp does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. This applies to board members, campers, staff, and volunteers.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Ensure safety and well-being of campers at all times
-Sleep in the campsites with campers
-Supervise campers so they are protected from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including bullying, abuse or any public health hazard
-Organize and supervise daily group activities according to schedule
-Supervise campers during all activities, participate in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible
-Facilitate mealtime; prepare food in campsite and ensure that all campers are eating their meals
-Help to prevent dangerous situations by minimizing risks
-Recognize and handle emergencies as per Star Lake Camp policies and procedures
-Help campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care
-Utilize positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers
-Participate in pre-camp training
-Join in camp set up and close out, weekly planning meetings and give feedback into staff roles and camp needs
-Participate in other camp activities as necessary
-Perform all other duties and roles assigned by the Camp Manager
Qualifications:
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-Must have a High School or GED diploma
-Excellent verbal communication skills
-Exhibit qualities such as patience, kindness, honesty, responsibility, compassion, and desire to help others
-Must be able to follow rules, guidelines, and policies enforced by the camp manager
-Must be comfortable participating in all camp activities with the children and encouraging them to participate as well
-Must be a team player
-First Aid and CPR certification. Training will be provided
Compensation: starts at $600/week and is adjusted to match experience
Application: https://forms.gle/uw4kwbiu5o1gNzqo9<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fuw4kwbiu5o1gNzqo9&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cb67ca0a4ede3451b70a608dd64ac02b5%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638777413210648127%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LWB2Wbj%2B6xRJSAl9ot47dtB1P1Y3Lf22Ts2ZzhlQmHU%3D&reserved=0>
Location:
Star Lake Wilderness Camp
10992 Star Lake Camp Drive
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Woods Counselor (June 18th - Middle of Aug/flexible)
Woods Counselors are the heartbeat of Star Lake Wilderness Camp! As a Woods Counselor, you not only create a safe environment, but you also create a space where campers are able to learn new skills, build friendships, and experience fun in nature. Camp Counselors work under the direct supervision of the Lead Counselor and Camp Manager to achieve Star Lake goals and objectives by delivering an enriching summer camp experience that helps campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits. Star Lake Wilderness Camp does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. This applies to board members, campers, staff, and volunteers.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Ensure safety and well-being of campers at all times
-Sleep in the campsites with campers
-Supervise campers so they are protected from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including bullying, abuse or any public health hazard
-Organize and supervise daily group activities according to schedule
-Supervise campers during all activities, participate in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible
-Facilitate mealtime; prepare food in campsite and ensure that all campers are eating their meals
-Help to prevent dangerous situations by minimizing risks
-Recognize and handle emergencies as per Star Lake Camp policies and procedures
-Help campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care
-Utilize positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers
-Participate in pre-camp training
-Join in camp set up and close out, weekly planning meetings and give feedback into staff roles and camp needs
-Participate in other camp activities as necessary
-Perform all other duties and roles assigned by the Camp Manager
Qualifications:
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-Must have a High School or GED diploma
-Excellent verbal communication skills
-Exhibit qualities such as patience, kindness, honesty, responsibility, compassion, and desire to help others
-Must be able to follow rules, guidelines, and policies enforced by the camp manager
-Must be comfortable participating in all camp activities with the children and encouraging them to participate as well
-Must be a team player
-First Aid and CPR certification. Training will be provided
Compensation: starts at $600/week and is adjusted to match experience
Application: https://forms.gle/uw4kwbiu5o1gNzqo9
Location:
Star Lake Wilderness Camp
10992 Star Lake Camp Drive
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Woods Counselors are the heartbeat of Star Lake Wilderness Camp! As a Woods Counselor, you not only create a safe environment, but you also create a space where campers are able to learn new skills, build friendships, and experience fun in nature. Camp Counselors work under the direct supervision of the Lead Counselor and Camp Manager to achieve Star Lake goals and objectives by delivering an enriching summer camp experience that helps campers build positive relationships, learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and develop healthy habits. Star Lake Wilderness Camp does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. This applies to board members, campers, staff, and volunteers.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Ensure safety and well-being of campers at all times
-Sleep in the campsites with campers
-Supervise campers so they are protected from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including bullying, abuse or any public health hazard
-Organize and supervise daily group activities according to schedule
-Supervise campers during all activities, participate in activities with them, and encourage them to participate as much as possible
-Facilitate mealtime; prepare food in campsite and ensure that all campers are eating their meals
-Help to prevent dangerous situations by minimizing risks
-Recognize and handle emergencies as per Star Lake Camp policies and procedures
-Help campers grow and develop by providing positive reinforcement, guidance, support and care
-Utilize positive and supportive techniques and strategies to resolve problems and enforce discipline among campers
-Participate in pre-camp training
-Join in camp set up and close out, weekly planning meetings and give feedback into staff roles and camp needs
-Participate in other camp activities as necessary
-Perform all other duties and roles assigned by the Camp Manager
Qualifications:
-Must be at least 18 years of age
-Must have a High School or GED diploma
-Excellent verbal communication skills
-Exhibit qualities such as patience, kindness, honesty, responsibility, compassion, and desire to help others
-Must be able to follow rules, guidelines, and policies enforced by the camp manager
-Must be comfortable participating in all camp activities with the children and encouraging them to participate as well
-Must be a team player
-First Aid and CPR certification. Training will be provided
Compensation: starts at $600/week and is adjusted to match experience
Application: https://forms.gle/uw4kwbiu5o1gNzqo9
Location:
Star Lake Wilderness Camp
10992 Star Lake Camp Drive
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472