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Summer Staff 2010!

Camp Newaygo hires dynamic individuals who are willing to learn and grow. Fun and challenges are blended together for an active, adventurous summer. Camp Newaygo staff receives invaluable and rewarding experience working with campers during girls’ resident camp, boys and girls day camp, or parent and child weekends.

Camp Newaygo seeks mature, responsible people with camp experience who

enjoy being outdoors, have a commitment to working with children, and who are dedicated and energetic. These qualities in a staff are required since camping experiences are a means toward a camper’s development.

Following are job openings currently available. If interested, forward your resume today!

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

· Organize and schedule classes, time-off and all camp capers for

campers and staff

· Help facility staff effectiveness, development and enthusiasm

· Run/Assist evening programs, special events and ceremonies

· Help Assistant Camp Director in making sure camp runs smoothly

· Strong leadership and organizational skills, the ability to teach and

supervise children and staff and a willingness to help with all areas

of camp necessary including non-resident.

TRIPPING DIRECTOR

· Responsible for making sure all camp overnights and trips are

successful for campers and staff

· Organize and plan Unit out of camp trips

· Assist staff with paperwork, planning and getting subs for their

classes

· Work closely with program director for scheduling trips

· Make reservations for tripping programs

· Good communication and organization necessary

DAY CAMP LEADER

· Responsible for a group of day camper

· Plan and lead age appropriate themed activities

· Help supervise Day Camp Staff

· May be responsible for unit or cabin group of campers, or evening

programs for resident camp

· Must live on camp

LIT DIRECTOR

· Responsible for planning and leading training for LITs

· Assist LITs in planning and leading a trip

· Supervise and give feedback to LITs while they participate in their

counseling experience

· Assist LITs in planning and implementing their LIT project and

evening program

· Strong leadership skills, the ability to teach and supervise children

and teenagers, and wilderness trip experience necessary

SENIOR COUNSELOR
· Responsible for a cabin or unit group of campers

· Assisted by a general or junior counselor

· Leadership ability, camp experience, and a variety of skills desired

· Teach classes and serve as leader in program area

GENERAL COUNSELOR

· Responsible for a cabin or unit group of campers

· Assist Senior Counselor with a cabin or unit group of campers

· Teach classes and serve as a leader in program activities

· Leadership ability and a variety of skills desired

JUNIOR COUNSELOR

· High school graduate (at least 18 years of age) beginning their

camp staff experience

· Leadership potential and a variety of skills desired

UNIT LEADER

· Responsible for a unit group of campers

· Coordinate unity activities and assist in trip planning

· Strong leadership skills, the ability to teach and supervise children

and teenagers, and wilderness trip experience necessary

CABIN LEADER

· Responsible for a cabin group of campers

· Coordinate cabin activities and assist in trip planning

· Strong leadership skills, the ability to teach and supervise children

necessary

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR

· Previous aquatic experience, current WSI and LGT certification,

leadership and supervisory experience required. Must be at least 21

years of age.

· Responsible for Camp’s aquatic programs

· May be responsible for cabin or unit of campers or assist with

program.

ASSISTANT WATERFRONT DIRECTOR

· Current WSI and LGT certifications and leadership ability required

· Assist the Waterfront Director in supervising, planning and

implementing Camp’s aquatic programs.

· Responsible for a cabin or unit group of campers

PROGRAM AREA SPECIALIST

· Responsible for cabin or unit group of campers and one of the

following program areas: arts and crafts, nature, land sports,

wilderness trips, ropes, music/culture, evening programs or day

camp.

· Leadership ability and strong skills in the selected program area

necessary

· Supervisory experience and program planning ability desired.

BUSINESS MANAGER

· Responsible for office management and the camp store

· Must be organized and responsible

· Business knowledge and office skills desired

HEALTH OFFICER

· Responsible for health care and service at Camp including

administering medications, providing emergency care and

maintaining health records.

· Requires current certifications and licenses

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANTS

· Responsible for assisting the food service director in various

aspects of the food services at camp

· Specific job responsibilities will center around providing meals for

groups of 30 to 150 people and assisting with food preparations and

clean up