Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take all necessary steps to insure the health, safety and welfare of all persons involved in the program.
• Make campers aware of health and safety regulations and enforce camper regulations and policies.
• Uphold and enforce Seacamp operating and conservation policies.
• Active participation in pre-camp and post-camp activities.
• Participation in general planning of program activities.
• Act as a table head during meals.
• Supervise and help campers during clean-up activities.
• Help the Maintenance, Office, and Kitchen staff if needed.
• Provide supervision and care of camp equipment.
• Maintain proficiency in boat and engine operation and be familiar with and heed boating rules of the road, USCG regulations, and Seacamp policies/procedures.
• Become thoroughly familiar with local marine study/dive areas.
• Attend all scheduled meetings.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and guidance of a cabin group of 5 to 10 campers.
• Help each camper in your cabin adjust to the other campers and camp life.
• Guide the individual camper in participation in group, unit and all camp activities.
• Assist with program activities and activities in the living unit.
• Instruct or assist with program activities as hired or assigned.
• Supervise campers during evening program, rest hour, free time, and bedtime as assigned.
• Make sure campers are out of the units and on time for activities.
• Report all requisitions for materials and supplies to the Unit Leader.
• Participate in camp functions and assist with camper’s supervision as assigned.
• Perform any other duties necessary to the operation of Seacamp and the well being of the campers, parents, and staff.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• At least one year of college or the equivalent in experience significant to camping.
• Experienced in supervising young people in group activities.
• During staff training, all program staff are required to participate and successfully complete AmericanRed Cross (ARC) Waterfront Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer,Oxygen Administration and the NAUI (equivalent) Skin-diving Leadership course. In addition,SCUBA certified divers must also complete the NAUI SCUBA Rescue Diver course (summer only).
• Must successfully complete the Seacamp Captain's Workshop during pre-camp.
• Must be able to lead and actively participate in rigorous outdoor learning experiences.
• Must demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and willingness to work in a leadership capacity