Teen Leadership Job Description
Seeking Applicants Who:
*Are 16 or 17 years old at the beginning of camp (if you are 15, you can be a camper 1 more year, enjoy)
*Are patient, friendly, cooperative, outgoing, and approachable
*Demonstrate by example maturity, responsibility and leadership qualities
*Have an ability and desire to work with children
*Integrate and communicate positively with campers and staff
*Accepts responsibility for others and easily takes directions from staff
Responsibilities:
Assists counselors with leadership and guidance of campers in daily living skills, with special attention to:
~Personal hygiene and safety
~Camper participation in camp activities
~Camper personal growth, self-confidence and independence through group living
~Actively participates in camp activities including games, sing alongs, skits, vespers and campfires
~Upholds the rules, policies, and traditions of the camp to the camper
~Serves as a good role model and example to campers in personal language, appearance, manners and health habits
~Assists counselors in daily activities as determined by the Camp Director and Counselor
~Never left alone with campers or responsible for punishing Campers.
Terms & Salary
The Leadership program begins at 5:00 pm on July 2nd, 2023 and continues until August 11, 2023 at 9:00am. During this 6 weeks of employment, please agree to all camp rules and policies, terms as outlined in the Swift Nature Camp-a Leadership guide, the Job Description and the contract.
Leadership Tuition for 6 weeks of camp is $3000 for the 6 weeks of camp Or you can add an additional 2 weeks (Pathfinder Camp) for an amount of $600
Reimbursement of camp tuition (most parents give this to participants) is $450 (6weeks) or $550 (8weeks). Please read the Job Description, for additional information. Payments are paid in full at the close of camp. In addition, weekly you will receive an allowance of $10, this amount is above your end of summer tuition reimbusement. Tuition Reimbursement is non-taxable.
OK I Am In! Now What?
Go to the dates and rates page and enrol in Teen Leadership Program, that will hold your spot. Next print off the application for The Leadership Program, year 1 or 2. Please complete that for as well as get refrences as required. Then you can email those to us. Once arrived we will set up an interview with Lonnie and if all is good there, we will see you at camp. Don't worry, this process may seem complicated but it is good practice for real life.
