Marine Science Summer Camp Counselor

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Summer Camp
CBFS offers a variety of summer camps and courses that give all campers a hands-on, feet-wet experience. Our residential marine science camp is for students age 8-18 to stay for either 3 nights or 5 nights at our on campus dorms. The summer sessions are divided by age with groups consisting of 8-9 year olds, 10-12 year olds, 13-15 year olds or 16- 18 year olds. CBFS's Summer Camps are structured as a Build Your Own Adventure where campers will be able to select activities and classes to create their own unique camp experience. Activities include all of our traditional marine science topics as well as arts, sports, and team building. Our campers have a blast exploring Virginia’s Eastern Shore & barrier islands through courses led by Field Station Educators and Counselors. Throughout the week, they will share meals, classes, and evening activities with our staff and fellow campers. It’s a great experience for campers to interact with others who are also interested in marine science and the outdoors. Weekly camp duties run from Sunday at 1:00 pm to Friday at 5:00 pm with some time-off during the week. Counselors will report directly to the Education Director. 
Job Responsibilities
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of campers at all times
Supervising camp participants during free time, evenings, overnight, during meals, and between activities
Acting as a role model for campers in attitude and behavior
Planning and executing the final 3-day summer camp session with assistance from the Education Director
Greeting parents/guardians and participants on check-in and check-out days
Planning and leading free time and evening activities for campers
Assisting with camper issues such as homesickness, disagreements, behavior issues, etc
Co-teaching classes with Field Station Educators throughout the summer
Taking photos during classes and activities
Administering medications as needed
General program maintenance tasks
Skills Gained
Group management techniques and public speaking skills
Experience providing 24hr care for children aged 8-18
Practice in planning and implementing activities and educational curriculum
Experience in environmental education
Professional and social networks within the environmental education field
Requirements
Must be 21 or older by position start date
Must have a degree or be working towards a degree in education, outdoor recreation, biology, marine biology, environmental sciences, or other related field
Ability to connect with, encourage, and direct participants of all ages
Must enjoy working with people and children - counselors will be living in dorms with campers
Must be friendly, energetic, creative, and motivational
Ability to think fast, make decisions, and enforce rules
Willingness to work long hours with program participants in various weather conditions
Valid drivers license
Valid First Aid and CPR for the duration of the position
Position Start Date:
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Job Duration:
Seasonal

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