Positions
SUMMARY - Listing of summer camp jobs available at Camp Timberlake.
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- Cabin Counselor/Activity Instructor
- Maintenance Staff
- Kitchen Staff
- Laundry Staff
- Barn Staff
- Trip Leader
- Program Director
- Hostess and Summer Office Staff
- Nurses
- Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
The job of a cabin counselor
A cabin counselor lives in a cabin with their campers and 2-3 other staff, partially separated in a "counselor's section" of the cabin. Each counselor will either lead or assist in an activity that matches their skills during the day. The main focus of a cabin counselor is to pour their lives into the lives of their campers; it is both hard and extremely rewarding work.
The job of trip staff
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Trip staff is a special type of counselor position aimed at running fun, safe, and professional off-camp trips. They are a team of staff that work together to bring our trip calendar to life - we take 2 two 3 trips a week in canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, fly fishing, and mountain biking. The trip staff work for both camps and make these trips a reality by, among other things, communicating closely with staff in that activity. A typical trip staff person is a multi-discipline athlete with some experience lead climbing and whitewater paddling, though we hire all of the skills mentioned earlier. Trip staff do not live in cabins with campers and must be willing to obtain a WFA, WFR, or lifeguard certification before summer begins.
Length of employment
Most cabin counselors, barn, laundry, maintenance, office, and kitchen positions are for the length of our summer operating schedule, typically late May - early August. Counselor-In-Training (CIT) positions are for one 4 week session only, as are many nurse positions.
Staff Requirements
All cabin counselors must be 18 and have finished their first year in college. All CIT's must be 17, out of camp, and not yet in college. Each position requires a submitted application and a formal interview.
Benefits
All positions are paid positions except CIT's. Cabin counselor/activity staff are on a pay scale based on qualifications and years in camp. When training or certifications are necessary or desirable (which is frequent), camp pays for the training.
Some positions, for adult staff, are available on a swap-for-camper-tuition basis. All positions, except kitchen and laundry staff, include room and board for the summer.
Time Off
Counselors get 1 full day off each week and 1 separate night out each week. Additional time off in camp is given as necessary. We make every effort to keep the staff rested and happy - we love what we do, and it shows in how we treat our staff.
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