General Camp Counselor II

Join the Green Chimneys Summer Camps team! Being a Camp Counselor has great benefits: • Earn money, starting at $350 per week • Room & board optional for those 21+ years of age • Day camp schedule with weekends off • Enhance teaching experience with opportunities to lead skill-building activities • Collaborate with experts in the experiential education and camp industries • Enjoy a work environment that supports inclusivity and provides comprehensive training Be a part of something bigger. Now more than ever children need social interaction. You’ll help campers form new friendships, enjoy the outdoors, and discover new skills. Green Chimneys is known around the globe as leader in nature-based and therapeutic education. Our Summer Camp program embraces the belief that children learn and grow through interactions with animals and experiences in nature. Expand your network. The majority of Summer Camp staff are college students, ages 18-25, studying education, psychology, recreational therapy, physical education, and more. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age by June 2021 and have a desire to work with children outdoors. Prior experience working with children, teens or adults in similar setting preferred but not required. Environmental background, ability to accept guidance and supervision, and a willingness to work with and learn from people from different cultures and backgrounds are all essential skills for this position. Training begins June 20. One amazing camp, two locations. We’re currently hiring for both of our locations: Clearpool Summer Camp in Carmel, NY • Hillside Summer Camp in Brewster, NY Start planning an incredible summer by applying online: www.greenchimneys.org/amazing-summer “Green Chimneys Summer Camp is a wonderful place where campers and staff can be exactly who they are and can embrace the magic of the people and the world around them! Camp teaches you the things that you can’t necessarily learn in a classroom and allows for self-growth and success!”

Job Overview

The Camp Counselor will provide a fun, supportive and warm atmosphere where campers can improve their individual potential, gain understanding of others, experience new ideas and develop an appreciation for the environment. This position must be a good role model for campers, develop relationships with each camper within the group, promote positive group interaction, follow established procedures for maintaining campers health and safety, work together with other staff to plan and schedule weekly activities, and other related duties as directed by the Head Counselor or Camp Supervisor.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have one year of college/post high school experience. Energy and enthusiasm for long days, a desire to work with children outdoors, prior experience working with children, teens or adults in similar setting, outdoor living skills and/or environmental background, ability to accept guidance and supervision, and a willingness to work with and learn from people from different cultures and backgrounds are all essential skills for this position. CPR, Lifeguarding and advanced First Aid are desired upon starting.