Job description

Cabin Leader
Job Description
Reports To: In-Camp Coordinator

American Youth Foundation Mission
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.

General Overview: 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.

TO APPLY CLICK THIS LINK: https://merrowvista.campbrainstaff.com/

Required Employment Dates: June 15, 2023 - August 13, 2023

PLEASE NOTE: We are an overnight camp and require staff to live on site, full-time for the duration of the employment dates listed above. Room and board are included in the compensation plan - all meals and living accommodations are communal. Staff are expected to work a camp schedule that ranges from 8am-9pm daily with breaks scheduled throughout when possible. Staff receive one day off for every six days on.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: All employees are required to show proof of full vaccination and boosters for the COVID-19 vaccine upon hire.

Vision for all AYF Employees

• Show commitment to the AYF Core Values of investing in youth, enkindling inner sparks, embracing joy, belonging in community, and growing together.
• Support the organization’s mission, vision, and ethics by displaying the following behaviors:

Integrity, openness, and honesty, listening and understanding, giving, and receiving constructive feedback, seeking a balance between personal and professional lives, dependability, and accountability.

• Follow guidelines as described in the AYF employee handbook.

General Responsibilities

• 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

Specific Responsibilities

• 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

Work Environment

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

TO APPLY CLICK THIS LINK: https://merrowvista.campbrainstaff.com/

Benefits

• Weekly pay: $600
• Cabin Leaders will receive one day off for every six days worked

Recognizing the full value of all, the American Youth Foundation affords equal opportunity for employment and program participation to all individuals on the basis of merit and/or eligibility without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $600.00 per week

Schedule:

• Extended hours

Work Location: In person

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