The Camp Counselor position at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter in Park City will assist with daily summer camp functions for the 36 camps offered from June--August. This position is intended for teens who are entering 9th through 12 grades in Fall 2021, and 2021 high school graduates. This position is intended to help teens develop leadership skills, provide teaching experience and opportunities to meet other motivated teens, and to give teens meaningful workplace skills. Camp themes include outdoor exploration, STEM, art, cooking, performing arts, and environmental education.

Camp Counselors must commit to at least three weeks of work at Swaner June--August, as well as attending a mandatory counselor training in June.

For opportunities for high school graduates, higher education students, and professional educators, please see the job posting for Environmental Educators at Swaner.

Primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Attend camp counselor training sessions
• Help with daily set up and clean up of camps, including preparing supplies, sweeping, mopping, arranging classroom, etc
• Assist camp lead during camps by working directly with campers on camp activities
• Lead campers in age-appropriate games and activities during camp free time, as directed by camp lead
• Help to maintain a physically, emotionally, and mentally safe and inclusive environment for all campers
• Act as good role models for both campers and other camp counselors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 14 years old
• Must be entering 9th-12th grades in Fall 2021, or graduated from high school in 2021
• Ability and desire to work with youth, other teens, and adults
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility
• Good verbal communication skills
• Must be able to help with both outdoor and indoor activities, including (but not limited to) hiking, wading in streams and ponds, walking on uneven ground, games, crafts, and indoor activities

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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