Assistant Adventure Counselor

NORTH SHORE NATURE PROGRAMS - Assistant Adventure Counselor

North Shore Nature programs is seeking individuals interested in helping us provide an experiential nature-based summer experience for our campers! We offer a fun, warm, accepting, and energetic workplace, and a commitment to providing you with the training and support you need to succeed and grow in your position (and career)!

Job Description:

The Assistant Adventure Counselor position is a full-time (40hr/wk) seasonal position. As Assistant Adventure Counselor, you will assist in the planning and help lead daily activities for campers in our Navigators group (ages 12-14 years old) at a nature-based summer program. These programs emphasize exploration, group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Additionally, the Navigators group involves mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, wilderness skills, and wood crafting. The Assistant Adventure Counselor will work in conjunction with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Lead Adventure Counselor to provide a safe and optimal experience for all children under their supervision.

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

Required Qualifications:

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience mountain-biking on moderate terrain (i.e. state forest trails)
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and caring personality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and fellow staff members.
• Comfort working outside in all types of summer weather.
• Ability to hike 1-2 miles every day, bike 5-7 miles per day, and have the physical capacity to participate in a variety of games and outdoor exploration activities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior canoeing experience,
• Experience working with children in some capacity.

Skills/Experience You Will Gain:

• Learn effective behavior management techniques for children (and adults!)
• Learn about local ecosystems and the plants and animals that make them home.
• Develop interpersonal skills through collaborative work and interactions with campers and parents.
• Learn effective and engaging activities that can be used with children in a variety of settings.
• A commitment from NSNP to assist you in your career/schooling in any way we can during the non-summer months!

Hours:

Monday – Friday; 8am-4pm

Dates:

Training Days: June 17-21

Camp Weeks: June 24-June 38

July 1-3 (no camp on July 4 or 5)

July 8-12

July 15-19

July 22-26

July 29 – August 2

August 5-9

August 12-16

Wages:

$15-17/hr based on experience. No benefits are available.

To Apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Andrew Prazar: andrew@northshorenatureprograms.com

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17