Currently Accepting Applications for the Summer of 2008
All positions, excluding the maintenance position and Chef positions, require working as a camp counselor. The primary role of a camp counselor is to act as an admirable mentor and leader while looking out for the safety of all campers. Camp counselors are not only responsible for a program area during activity times but also a cabin group of 6-8 campers throughout their stay. This includes many parental like duties which require attentiveness to the daily needs of our campers. Horse Staff act as co-counselors and will be expected to provide support to assigned cabin group/s. All Staff will be involved with daily duties as well as fun-filled evenings of activities.
Food Services
Food service staff includes one Head Chef and one Assistant Chef. Both positions require living at camp from mid June through late August, a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility and prior experience in food service.
Basic Requirements:
Basic Requirements:
Head Chef must be at least 21, have extensive prior food service experience, have prior supervisory experience, have knowledge of proper nutrition and meal planning, have ability to order food and cleaning supplies for kitchen needs, and possess current food handler’s card.
Assistant Chef Chef must be at least 18, have prior food service experience, possess current food handler’s card.
Camp Nurse / Health Center Director
This position requires the applicant be responsible for the physical and mental health of campers and staff. Position also requires living at camp from early June through late August, a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility and prior experience in the health care field.
Applicant should be 18 years or older, have current first aid and cpr certifications, additional certifications or experience preferred. (WFA, WFR, Nurse’s Assistant, LPN, RN, etc)
Horse Program
Horse Staff includes one Horse Program Director, one Lead Instructor, and up to 8 other instructors. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility, arrival to camp by June 9th, completion of our Horse Instructor Clinic, and attending our all-staff training.
Basic Requirements:
Lead Horse Staff must be at least 18, have experience instructing in other horse programs and working with children, have supervisory skills, and achieve full horse instructorship at our clinic. Basic vet knowledge preferred.
Instructor must be at least 18, have experience working with horses and children, and obtain an instructor certification at our horse clinic.
Assistant Instructor must be at least 16, have experience working with horses and children and attend our horse clinic.
Waterfront Program
Waterfront Staff includes one head lifeguard, and at least 2 additional lifeguards. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility, and arrival in camp by June 16 to attend our staff training. Our waterfront program does not include a pool. We are located on a 20 acre lake which allows for not only swimming but also plenty of room to canoe and kayak. Current lifeguard certifications are required for all waterfront positions.
Basic Requirements:
Head Lifeguard must be at least 21, have current WSI (Water Safety Instruction) certification, six months or more of supervisory experience preferred, and experience with swim instruction and children.
Lifeguard must be at least 18, have current lifeguard certifications and experience working with children.
Arts & Crafts Program
Arts & Crafts Staff includes one lead instructor and up to 3 assistants. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility, and arrival in camp by June 16 to attend our staff training. The lead instructor position requires pre-season involvement with a summer project outline, and submission of supply wish list to the assistant director that follows provided budget guidelines.
Basic Requirements:
Lead Instructor must be at least 18, have experience working with children, and enjoy creative application of art projects for children ages 7-16.
Assistant Instructor must be at least 17, have experience working with children, and assist where needed in Hobby House.
Sports Program
Sports Staff includes one lead instructor and up to 3 assistants. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility, and arrival in camp by June 16 to attend our staff training.
Basic Requirements:
Lead Instructor must be at least 18, have experience working with children, and enjoy teaching skills needed for a variety of individual and group sports.
Assistant Instructor must be at least 17, have experience working with children, and assist where needed in different sporting activities.
The following positions are not Full Time positions, but can be combined with another position. (For example if you have extensive Rock Climbing experience you may lead our rock climbing trips twice a week and work as a Sports Instructor the remainder of the week) We would like our Ropes, Rock Climbing and Backpacking Leaders to live at camp, but if you have exceptional ability and experience, but can’t live at camp, please submit an application anyway. We might consider an alternative situation.
Ropes Program
Ropes Staff includes one lead instructor and up to 3 assistants. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility, and arrival in camp by June 16 to attend our staff training. Lead Instructor must have documentation of formal training in facilitating high and low elements on a ropes course.
Basic Requirements:
Lead Instructor must be at least 18, have ropes course facilitator training, experience working with children, and enjoy facilitating individual growth and team building skills through the use of a ropes course. Rock climbing experience preferred and Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
Assistant Instructor must be at least 17, have experience working with children, and assist where needed in ropes course activities.
Rock Climbing Program
Rock Climbing Staff include one lead instructor and up to 3 assistants. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, flexibility, and arrival in camp by June 16 to attend our staff training. Lead instructor must have at least 1 year experience leading climbing trips with youth, and have a primary focus on safety.
Basic Requirements:
Lead Instructor must be at least 21 and have extensive rock climbing experience, including trip planning and facilitation, and a number one focus on safety. Must also have experience working with children and have the ability to help develop self confidence through the education of climbing and belaying. Current WFA or WFR preferred.
Assistant Instructor must be at least 17, have experience working with children, and assist where needed in rock climbing activities.
Backpacking Program
Backpacking Staff includes up to 3 trip leaders and up to 6 assistants. All positions require a love for working with children, creativity, and flexibility. Trip leader must have current WFR (Wilderness First Responder) or WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certification.
Basic Requirements:
Trip Leader must be at least 21, have current WFR or WFA certification, experience working with children, and practice sustainable outdoor living skills.
Assistant must be at least 17, have experience working with children, and enjoy living in the outdoors.
Maintenance / Transportation Employee
Any person applying for this position must have experience and enjoying working in a setting with children. Knowledge and skills of plumbing, construction, painting, electrical systems, use of hazardous materials, safe-driving, use of a chainsaw, and other power tools are required.
Basic Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old, have experience working in a setting with children, pass a criminal background check, have a clean driving record, knowledge and skills in many maintenance areas, and be willing to live on campus from mid June through mid August.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING:
Working at a Summer Camp is one of the most fun and rewarding ways you can spend a summer, it is also one of the most physically and mentally demanding jobs on the planet. We expect that you will work many hours a day, many days in a row, with a good attitude. We will give you a day off for each 7 days that you work, and a two hour break each day, and we expect that despite the lack of privacy, free time, personal space, energy (sometimes), and long hot showers, you will consistently be positive and proactive. We expect you to take care of yourself and learn to recognize when you are feeling down or less energetic and find healthy ways of dealing with those feelings so that you don’t take anything away from our campers’ safety or experience.
Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs- Our primary concern at Camp Tamarack is the safety and positive growth of all of our campers. As a camp counselor you are a role model and are responsible for the safety of our campers, obviously the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs while on duty or on camp property impair your ability to fulfill your responsibilities. If you smoke, plan on quitting before coming to camp and if you want to drink you must be off duty and off camp property to responsibly do so. A violation of these rules is grounds for dismissal.
Physical Examination – Documentation of having had a general physical is required for all employees. If you have had one 24 months prior to your date of hire we will accept a copy of the completed exam. A medical form will be sent upon hiring and must be returned to camp before arrival.
Certificates/Credentials – Employees must bring proper identification (social security card and drivers’ license or passport). Copy of any certifications must be obtained prior to arrival. Background checks will be conducted on all employees prior to arrival. Current CPR/First Aid certification is required and will be offered as part of our staff training.
Living Accommodations – All staff should plan on rooming with at least one other staff member. No pets are permitted for seasonal staff unless special arrangements have been made.
Attention International Staff Prospects!!! Please contact Camp Counselors USA for information on how to apply for summer employment. They will help you with obtaining a work visa. |
