American Camp Association's Year-round Jobs @ Camp June 15, 2013 Activity Specialist = 10 Administration = 6 Food Services = 1 Site & Facilities = 1 * New listings = 7 Total listings = 18 ACTIVITY SPECIALIST ---------------------- OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR - CALIFORNIA Outdoor Education Program Instructor Hours: Full Time Dates: September 2013 - May 2014 (3 trimesters)Pay Rate: $80.00/day ($120.00/day when both teaching and supervising a cabin of students overnight)Housing and Meals: Provided during the week and available on weekends for a nominal fee. Thousand Pines Outdoor School operates on the grounds of the Thousand Pines Christian Camp & Conference Center, which is a 240 acre site located in Crestline, CA at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Program Instructors lead 5th and 6th grade students through a variety of lessons and activities that give them hands on experience in the natural environment, while also developing an appreciation for others through a variety of team building and community oriented activities. We are looking for Program Instructors who possess their 4 year bachelor's degree and have a desire to see students grow in an outdoor setting. The Fall trimester begins at the beginning of October, with training starting in late September. For more information please visit our website at: www.thousandpinesoutdoored.com Contact: Jeremy Rice - Program Manager Phone: (909) 338-8900Email: jeremy@thousandpinesoutdoored.com. (ACA Accredited) OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF - ILLINOIS Camp Ondessonk, located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, is seeking several outdoor education professionals to fill our seasonal program staff positions between August 12th, 2013 – May 18th, 2014. Shorter terms of employment may be available. RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage participants of all ages in environmental education, high and low challenge course facilitation, equestrian care and programming, facility maintenance and upkeep, general office assistance and summer camp promotions. REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous experience in camp setting, as well as basic knowledge of outdoor education, preferred. COMPENSATION: $1,100 - $1,150/month based on education. Housing provided. Visit www.ondessonk.com for a full description and application. Please submit your completed application to Brian Croft at brian.croft@ondessonk.com. (ACA Accredited) *EQUESTRIAN/NATURE SPECIALIST - IOWA Camp Courageous seeks to fill a year-round, live-in position working with children and adults with disabilities. Lead nature activities including caving and cares for all of the camp's animals: small farm animals, nature center animals (iguana, fish, turtles, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferret and desert lizard) and 1 or 2 horses. Experience with therapeutic horseback riding is ideal. This position is responsible for the care and feeding of the animals, including seeking donations and maintaining supplies and program equipment. Interest, knowledge and skills in horseback riding are required. The ability to organize and implement a safe and meaningful small horseback riding program (pony rides according to ACA) is needed. Must be able to obtain Commercial Driver's License. Willingness to obtain lifeguarding and medication manager cert. ideal. Starts Aug. 21, 2013. Hardworking team player, willing to work long hours is needed. $500-550/week plus private room (dormitory)and board, a health plan and a wk. of paid vacation. Mail, fax or e-mail cover letter & resume to: Jeanne Muellerleile, Camp Courageous, P.O. Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310. Fax: 319-465-5919, jeanne@campcourageous.org. No phone inquiries. Non-smokers please. (ACA Accredited) *OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR - NORTH CAROLINA The Penn 4-H Center is seeking exceptional instructors for our Fall season: August 19 - November 22, 2013. The Center provides day and residential programs to elementary, middle, and high school students on our 220 acres located in the beautiful piedmont region of North Carolina. Staff provides instruction for programs in environmental science and cultural history, facilitate ground initiatives, team challenge course and high ropes activities, and provide leadership for our GPS based science program. 5 day work weeks usually Mon-Fri with some weekend work required. This includes day and evening programs but no overnight supervisory duties. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Previous camp experiences a plus! Individuals must have a love for working with kids, an interest in experiential education, enthusiasm for hard work, and a ton of patience! COMPENSATION: $270/week plus private room in staff house and most meals provided. TO APPLY: send cover letter, resume, and contact info for 3 references to : Kyle Shillinglaw, Education Director, Penn 4-H Center, 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville NC 27320 or preferably by email to kyle_shillinglaw@ncsu.edu. Visit us on the web at www.bjpenn4h.org for more info!! (ACA Accredited) HOSPITAL OUTREACH SPECIALIST - PENNSYLVANIA The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman, serves more than 20,000 children and families coping with chronic and life threatening illnesses. We seek a compassionate, creative, and independent individual to bring Camp to kids in the Philly area. RESPONSIBILITIES: Engage pediatric patients and family members in one-on-one and group activities, including games, arts, crafts, computer, and multimedia, in patient’s hospital room, clinic waiting room, or other space. Manage daily and weekly schedule. Develop activities and continually improve offerings. Maintain inventory and budget. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance program. QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience working with children dealing with chronic or life-threatening illness. Strong preference for previous experience with SeriousFun Network Camps. Creative arts/teaching experience. Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field. Valid driver’s license, able to travel to assigned worksites. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides a competitive salary, generous benefits, and growth opportunities. TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to hrHOP@holeinthewallgang.org. (ACA Accredited) YOUTH ACTIVITIES COUNSELOR - SHIPBOARD INTERNATIONAL We are currently recruiting for bi-lingual (fluent in English and Spanish) Youth Activities Counselors. JOB OVERVIEW: Interact with and supervise all children participating in Youth Activities programs, ages 3-17 years, by providing a safe environment so children of all ages will enjoy themselves. Assist in the set-up for all facilitated activities and execute clean-up duties upon completion of programs. Assist with the cleaning and sanitizing of spaces and objects, before, during, and after the facilities open. Provide registration/check-in/check-out services for guests in children’s spaces on the ship and Castaway Cay. Prepare food trays for children during meal or snack times. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years recent experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced recreational/camp environment with children. Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills. Must be able to command the attention of large groups of children. Schooling in recreation, education, or related field of study is preferred. TO APPLY: Send your resume to mary@sixthstar.com; with subject line: “DCL Youth Activities Counselor – ACA – (Insert Your Last Name).” ON CALL PROGRAM STAFF - TEXAS On-Call Program Staff Camp All Saints – Pottsboro, TX – Diocese of Dallas - Join our unique outdoor education and retreat facility on beautiful Lake Texoma! Become a part of our dynamic Program Staff. Position includes teaching environmental stewardship, hosting retreat guests, and facilitating adventure activities. Please visit us at www.allsaintstexoma.org for more information about our camp. Desired Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • High Ropes and Lifeguard certification or ability to attain• First Aid, CPR & AED certification or ability to attain• Clean background check• Positive attitude• Flexibility• Work with diverse populations, small & large groups• TEAM player. Starting Salary: $400/wk., Serve several nights a week on-call duty. To facilitate this requirement, housing will be provided on-site at the convenience of the employer. To apply: Please email resume and cover letter to, Sandi Creswell, Camp All Saints Program Director at program@allsaintstexoma.org. (ACA Accredited) OUTDOOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST - VIRGINIA Green Adventure Project (nonprofit hands-on environmental education program provider) and Charlottesville Challenge Course (high and low ropes course) are seeking an Outdoor Program Specialist to teach and lead groups during environmental, outdoor, team-building, leadership-building and experiential education programs for children, youth and adults. Day and overnight programs are held at on and off-site locations. The Specialist is in a leadership role with part-time staff and responsible for program supply management. Program time will be divided between outdoor experiential education programs including biology, ecology, chemistry, and physical science and team building facilitation including high and low ropes course activities. Possible overnight trips rock climbing, canoeing and backpacking. Position is based at Triple C Camp, five miles south of Charlottesville. Requires: Experience with children/youth, natural history and ecological systems knowledge, team building and high ropes course experience, outgoing, flexible, excellent communication skills, highly reliable and responsible. Some evenings and weekends. EOE. For a full job description and how to apply, visit: www.greenadventureproject.org >About Us >Employment. *CURRICULUM COORDINATOR - WASHINGTON Environmental Education and Retreats Curriculum Coordinator will assist in all aspects of the program including training, program development and implementation at Camp Sealth on beautiful Vashon Island! Specific Responsibilities include developing projects related to the program; maintaining program areas including garden, worm bin, recycling program, and marine touch tanks; designing curriculum; teaching lessons for campers, school children, and volunteers; assisting with the development of an outreach program; training staff and volunteers on Environmental Education Programs; planning and coordinating recreational and other camp activities with participants; and assisting with general camp support including cleaning, kitchen assistance, and other maintenance and facility projects. Camp Sealth is located on 1.5 miles of beautiful waterfront with over 300 acres of pristine forest and wetlands. This is an AmeriCorps position. Position begins September 1, 2013 and goes through July 15, 2014 with opportunity to apply for summer positions. Contact Elyse Dull at elysed@campfireseattle.org for more information! (ACA Accredited) *PROGRAM SPECIALIST - WISCONSIN Edwards YMCA Camp in East Troy, WI is seeking Program Specialists for the 2013-2014 school year. Program Specialists should be outgoing, hard working, and highly motivated people who have their sights set on a career in the Camp or Outdoor Education field. The position places a strong emphasis on Environmental Education, but also High Adventure, Outdoor Recreation, and Teambuilding Programs. While programming is the primary focus, staff will also gain valuable experience in all facets of camp operation including maintenance, housekeeping, and office administration. Candidates should be willing to work a flexible schedule, be capable of working with a diverse guest base of both children and adults, have a passion for teaching in and about the natural world, and have a positive attitude and enjoy having fun! Our season begins August 18, 2013 and runs until June 7, 2014. Salary of $55/day is based on a 5 day work week. Shared Room & Board provided year round. Aflac available. To apply send your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Mike Rutenbar mrutenbar@campedwards.org and Steve Cummins scummins@campedwards.org. For more information check out our web site www.campedwards.org or call (262)642-7466. (ACA Accredited) ADMINISTRATION ------------------ GENERAL MANAGER - ARIZONA Tonto Creek Camp is seeking a General Manager at Retreat at Tontozona. Retreat at Tontozona is located just outside of Payson, AZ. approximately 90 minutes from Phoenix. Set on 32 acres our leadership and conference center offers a conference center and guest lodging for social, education, and business events for groups of all ages. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the Center’s future growth and preserve its historic excellence. The manager’s compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience and housing. The General Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the center, property and supervise on-site personnel, acting as steward of the facilities and grounds. Also, they may be involved in other guest services, nature programs and reservations. The Manager reports directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have multi-facet hands on experience of property & facility maintenance management and guest services. Must have a passion to work in nature and with youth as well ability to serve our guests. Send your cover letter, resume and references to tom@retreatattontozona.com. www.retreatattontozona.com DIRECTOR - CALIFORNIA This position provides leadership, supervision and management of all Via West Campus programs including program development and implementation; staff recruitment, hiring, training and management; budget monitoring, fiscal management and control; risk management; strategic planning; and community involvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In leading, managing and performing, the Director will be evaluated in the following key results areas:• Program Development & Implementation: Design, deliver and evaluate innovative programs meeting current and emerging needs, maximize capacity, ensure accreditation/licensing/regulatory compliance, and ensure internal quality assurance standards that reflect Via's "Living Healthy" organizational theme. Regularly seek and analyze input from participants, families/caregivers and staff regarding the quality, safety and enjoyment of the program and staff. Keep informed of current trends, legislation and programs related to services through local, county, state and national meetings, workshops, seminars and literature. Responsible for overseeing of all curriculum development, lesson planning, life skills training. Send resumes to Leslie Davis at lleger@viaservices.org (ACA Accredited) CAMP DIRECTOR - FLORIDA Camp Boggy Creek, a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network of camps (formerly Assoc. of Hole in the Wall Camps), is seeking a permanent full-time Camp Director to oversee our Camp Programs. The Camp offers residential summer programs to children with serious illnesses (ages 7–16) and weekend programs for the entire family. The Camp Director is a member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for the oversight and management of all camp programming; including compliance with camping policies/standards, recruitment, training and management of permanent staff, seasonal staff and volunteers, planning and execution of safe and intentional camp programming, budget and risk management. The Camp Director is required to reside on camp property during camp programming. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and possess a passion for children’s programs and our mission. Qualified candidates with a minimum of 3 years as a Camp Director in a residential camp setting (preferably medical needs children) are encouraged to apply. Please forward résumé to dgerhard@campboggycreek.org or Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL 32736. (ACA Accredited) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NEW JERSEY Princeton-Blairstown Center (www.princeton.edu/princetonblairstown/) located in Princeton, NJ, is recruiting for an Executive Director. PBC is looking for a transformative and visionary leader, who is able to lead a multi-service youth development educational organization and communicate and expand PBC's image as a thought leader in the area of youth education. For over 100 years, PBC has provided adventure-based experiential education to at-risk urban youth - Serving over 4,000 participants yearly. Complementary to its work at the 263 acre Blairstown site, PBC has developed a school-based program that deploys trained facilitators to schools in Trenton and NYC for non-cognitive instruction using its Social and Emotional Learning curriculum. PBC has a budget exceeding $2M. PBC's future leader is a multi-talented individual able to lead the organization by building on PBC's strengths to define and execute, with the Board of Trustees, our strategic vision while assuring PBC’s financial success. Additional job requirements - www.princeton.edu/princetonblairstown/employment/executive-director/ - Resumes and Cover Letters will be accepted at pbc@princeton.edu. (ACA Accredited) *SITE DIRECTOR - SOUTH CAROLINA Pickens, SC-YLI Headquarters and Education Center is one of 6 facilities overseen by Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute (YLI). YLI is a vital component of Clemson University's outreach effort and helps fulfill the University's mission of public service by using the research and knowledge of the University faculty and staff to develop programs that reach youth. YLI hosts a wide variety of youth and adult programs, retreats and corporate meetings year-round. Situated on 33 acres with a view of Table Rock Mountain, this multi-use facility in Pickens, South Carolina offers much more than meets the eye. Site features include classrooms and meeting spaces, computer lab, student dorms and adult housing, high and low ropes courses, climbing tower, zip line, gym, game room, pottery center, music studio and a go-cart track. Outdoor venues like historic Hagood Mill, Lake Jocassee and Devils Fork State Park are within a short driving distance for day trips (YLI can provide kayaks, canoes and other outdoor gear). Programs include field study programs, CCATS program, YLA Charter School, adult retreats called ThinkShopsTM, Road Scholar programs, and summer camps. We offer competitive package with salary ranging from 30K -45K and state benefits. Send resumes to: Laura Reeves, 698 Concord Church Rd., Pickens SC 29671 or email me at LRVS@clemson.edu *EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - VERMONT Farm and Wilderness Foundation, Inc., seeks a year-round Executive Director. Founded in 1939 on Quaker principles, the Foundation operates 6 summer camps in rural central Vermont. More information on the camps, farm, and foundation is available at the website: www.farmandwilderness.org. The Executive Director supervises a staff of approximately 20 year-round employees including 6 camp directors, admissions and development staff, a business manager, and support staff. In the 7 week summer program, the total employee base swells to over 250. Empathy and familiarity with the guiding principles of the Foundation are essential. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications: September 1, 2013. Inquiries should be made to: Clay Stites, Search Consultant Resource Group 175 PO Box 104 Dartmouth, MA 02714 clay.stites@comcast.net 508-636-4984 office or 508-981-4872 cell. (ACA Accredited) FOOD SERVICES --------------------- *FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR - CALIFORNIA The Food Service Director at Camp Stevens works to provide healthy, nutritious, environmentally friendly meals to retreat groups and our outdoor education and summer camp programs. Responsibilities include overall dining hall and kitchen supervision, meal planning and preparation, ordering food and supplies, supervision of the Assistant Chef, mentoring intern staff and participating in the overall leadership of Camp Stevens. All full-time staff members live and work on-site in a community of 15-20 individuals. Our staff team is encouraged to embrace creativity and diversity as well as practicing social and environmental responsibility. Camp Stevens is a part of the Episcopal Dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego and is an equal opportunity employer, openly welcoming all people regardless of ability, age, faith, nationality, race, gender and sexual orientation. The camp is located 50 miles east of San Diego in the mountains. Benefits include salary, housing & utilities, food, pension and health insurance. Application deadline is June 30 and employment starts Mid-August. Visit www.campstevens.org to learn more about Camp Stevens and to download the application packet. For questions, email John Horton john@campstevens.org. SITE & FACILITIES ----------------------- CAMP RANGER - PENNSYLVANIA Non-Profit seeking professional candidate to manage and maintain camp in Kingsley, PA. Responsibilities include maintenance of site, safety and security of the property, and campers’ safety. Perform routine and/or emergency repair and maintenance or supervise contractor performing repairs. Develop positive relationships with campers and community. Five years experience in construction trades or camp maintenance preferred. Valid driver’s license. Ability to handle power tools and operate machinery and lift up to 100 pounds. Must live in provided housing. Forward resume and cover letter to careers@gshpa.org or mail to GSHPA, Attn: HR, 350 Hale Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17104. (ACA Accredited) -------------- American Camping Association 5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151