Coastal Camp Counselors participate in the implementation of weeklong, themed day-camp sessions from June 11 until August 17, 2012 (with training occurring June 5-9). Each weekly theme has been chosen to highlight and take advantage of our natural outdoor location in a stunning and unique national park setting within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito. 

Counselors are responsible for leading grade-appropriate, safe, and fun recreational games, arts and crafts, and creative programming designed to support weekly themes. 

Each week, counselors support Field Science Educators in working with a grade group of up to 16 campers for five-day camp sessions.  Counselors are expected to engage themselves physically, intellectually, and emotionally to implement creative and unique thematic activities and to be part of a participative/collaborative learning community.

NatureBridge values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities, and communities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as powerful role models by inspiring the next generation of scientists, adventurers, and environmentalists.
• Provide a nurturing, safe, fun environment where campers play, explore, learn, and discover.
• Use personal talents to create and lead games, crafts, music, and hands-on creative activities that provide opportunities for team-building, individual growth, and skill development. 
• Accompany campers in hiking groups, maintaining camper safety and comfort over uneven terrain and in all kinds of weather.
• Exercise superb judgment around group and risk management and administer and document first-aid as needed.
• Consistently implement camp rules and discipline policy for grade groups and individual campers in conjunction with other camp staff.
• Maintain all camp art supplies and recreational equipment and assist with daily camp activity set-up and clean-up.
• Participate in staff training and attend weekly camp team meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience and Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age and planning to work towards a college degree.
• Must have prior experience working with children, especially ages 4-12; educational experience in the non-formal, camp, or outdoor environment is highly preferred.
• Possess current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a safe environment for our campers and visitors.
• Able to work flexible hours, including occasional overnights.
• Be highly motivated, punctual, organized, and capable of working as part of a collaborative team.
• Employment is contingent upon employee background check including fingerprinting through the Livescan system.

Desirable qualifications

• Creative candidates possessing talents including guitar playing, song leading, arts & crafts, and game leading.
• Experience with English Language Learners or urban youth.
• Ability to speak and/or teach in a second language.

Compensation

Competitive wages, housing in spectacular national park setting; some meals; a supportive, creative, and fun work environment. This is an 11-week season with 9 weeks of work guaranteed.