Junior Camp Counselor Positions Wild Wilderness Camps

We are seeking two Junior Counselors to be employed through the Wild Week in the Wilderness program. Junior Counselors will work directly with the campers under the direction of the Wild Week in the Wilderness lead instructors. These positions will run June 1-4 and June 8-11. For students interested in applying please fill out the following form in addition to the WPS application.

Interested students should possess the following qualifications:

• Interest in working with eight rising 6th and rising 9th grade students in the outdoors
• Eagerness to learn and engage with the inner workings of a summer camp setting
• Physical stamina and perseverance
• Ability to work 30 hours a week for the week of June 1-4
• Ability to work 30 hours week of June 8-11
• Be able to work from8:45AM-4:15PM
• Be a strong swimmer

These employees also need to be willing to perform the following duties:

• Assist in monitoring for safety in outdoor activities
• Use participatory leadership skills to enhance functional level of the group
• Tend to group needs
• Demonstrate positive attitude even in the face of adversity
• Assist with keeping the group together and accounted for
• Assist lead instructors in any and all activities