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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

FULL TIME

Summer Camp Counselors

General Responsibility:

To lead youth in fun, safe, age appropriate activities and supervise a group at the club or camp

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Guide a trail group of campers through the day at the club or camp

  • Work collaboratively with other staff members to create a safe, positive, and fun environment for campers

  • Run counselor activity sessions for your group

  • Assist the Head Counselor and Activities Specialists in setting up and leading camp activities

  • Keep your groups on schedule and arriving at the proper activity locations

  • Assist with morning meetings by participating in or leading songs, games, and skits

  • Assist with tear down and clean up of activities

  • Provide basic first aid to campers and complete the appropriate injury reports

  • Other duties as assigned

 

Hours and Pay:

11 weeks of Camp plus training

40hrs per week

Pay begins at $6.75/ hour 

 

Contact: Todd Harris Todd@columbusyouthcamp.com

 

PART TIME

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

 

Program Assistant Responsibilities

Programs

       Train and Facilitate on High/Low Challenge Course

       Assist with development of Wilderness Therapy Programming

       Manage aspects of sustainability projects at camp

       Assist and implement school based marketing initiative

Summer Camp

        Act as Head Counselor

        Develop, promote and supervise a comprehensive array of well-planned youth programs.

        Basic Supervision of camp counselors

        Assist with scheduling and activity planning

        Some administrative duties such as incident reports and supply purchasing

Facility Management

        Promote Foundation for Youth programs and special events.

        Recycling Program collection and management

        Greet and coordinate on-site rental groups

        Some Equipment training

 

Implement and oversee programs/activities in a variety of program areas assuring appropriate conduct and safety at all times.

      Document appropriate records for all programs provided.

      Assist with facility maintenance when necessary.

      Other duties as assigned.

 

Hours and Pay: 20-40 hours per week.  Workload varies by season.

 

Compensation:

Apartment w/ Bathroom, bedroom, and living room, attached to dining hall

Personal use of camp equipment and resources

$10.00/ hour

 

Contact: Andy Young Andy@columbusyouthcamp.com

 

 

INTERNSHIPS

 $100/wk for 6-12 month Internships

Unpaid 14 Week - Semester Long Internships

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND!

 

Foundation for Youth/Columbus Youth Camp Internship

 

The Foundation for Youth/ Columbus Youth Camp intern program is structured to provide the intern with a variety of professional development experiences while allowing the intern opportunities to explore their own interests and challenge themselves to reach for excellence.   

 

                             

Intern Responsibilities

  • Developing, promoting and supervising a comprehensive array of well-planned youth programs.

  • Develop and foster a climate for youth development based on the mission and goals of the organization.

  • Ensure that members actively participate in a variety of programs/activities and receive appropriate instruction when necessary.

  • Promote and coordinate special events.

  • Implement and oversee programs/activities in a variety of program areas assuring appropriate conduct and safety at all times.

  • Document appropriate records for all programs provided.

  • Assist with facility maintenance when necessary.

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Hours: 40 hours per week.  Some evening and weekend hours. Workload varies by season.

 

Compensation:

  • Salaried and Non-Salaried Positions Available

  • Personal use of camp equipment and resources

  • Housing Provided                  

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Andy Young, Program Director

Columbus Youth Camp

12454 W. Youth Camp Rd.

Columbus, IN 47201

Andy@columbusyouthcamp.com

Phone: 812-344-9800

 

 

 

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