Summer Camp Counselor/ Activities Specialist Job at Independent Lake Camp, Thompson, PA

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  • Independent Lake Camp
  • Thompson, PA

Job Description

Calling all adventurers, sports gurus, creators, coaches and performers far and wide! Independent Lake Camp is on a mission to create the best summer ever for their campers and we need you on board!

If you’re looking for a role where you can share your skills, teach kids, be surrounded by a unique and diverse team of young adults and live in a paradise of high-energy fun for the summer…. look no further.

About ILC:

Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and abroad, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for counselors with expertise in any of the following, with a passion to share their talents with our campers -

Circus Horseback riding Go-Karting BMX Skateboarding Rollerblading Music Guitar Bass Drums Music recording & mixing Cinematography Video editing Basketball Soccer Volleyball Tennis Golf Yoga Fitness Theatre Dance

Gymnastics Tech Theatre Waterfront Swimming Sailing Kayaking Water-skiing/Wakeboarding Boat-driving Lifeguarding Magic Rocketry Climbing Wall/High Ropes Course Role Playing Games Acapella Singing Fine Arts Ceramics Photography Stained Glass Archery Nature and more…

 

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:

  • A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you
  • Great communication skills with children and colleagues
  • A focus on safety and mental wellbeing for the campers
  • You will need to be a team player
  • A passion for teaching
  • You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and responsibility 
  • To live and breathe the mission of ILC - Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.

What The Role Involves: 

Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks -

  • Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day
  • Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselors
  • Support the wellbeing of your campers
  • Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves
  • Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities. 
  • Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie bring the fun

What We Will Provide:

Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live-in position which includes lodging and food.

For more information check out our website at and watch our Video. 

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Position Dates: June 15th, 2024- August 19th, 2024. Pre and Post camp work available on request.

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Special Benefits

Food and Accommodation provided + Access to activities, Open outdoor gym, opportunity for Tips every 2/3 weeks.

Job Tags

Contract work, Seasonal work, Live in, Night shift, Afternoon shift, 1 day per week,

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