Camp Kingswood is a co-ed Jewish overnight camp located in Bridgton, Maine, for campers ages 7-17. Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program a two session experience for rising 12th and 11th graders filled with hands on work experience, leadership development, child care training, service and fun, preparing them to transition from campers to staff. The CIT Director is a Unit Head with leadership training and teen experience who supervises a team of staff and independently creates a meaningful and enriching experience for the CITs, fostering their growth and development as emerging leaders at camp.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor the CITs, providing guidance, support, and feedback to help them navigate their roles and responsibilities as future staff members.
- Create a leadership development curriculum for the CITs, designing regular learning sessions that utilize the expertise of other staff members in camp and provide opportunities for the CITs to learn and grow.
- Facilitate CIT rotations, programs, and special events, including the camp Banquet, coordinating with other camp staff to ensure that the CITs have a well-rounded experience and opportunities to contribute to the camp community.
- Plan and implement nighttime activities for CITs, creating engaging and enjoyable programs that promote team-building, leadership skills, and social interaction among the CITs.
- Supervise the CIT counselors. Manage their daily activity schedules. Facilitate check-ins, provide feedback to and formally evaluate them.
- Provide guidance to all counselors and specialists for working with CITs, offering support and strategies for effectively integrating CITs into their respective program areas and fostering positive mentorship relationships.
- Set up system of feedback and evaluation of the CITs, in coordination with their placement staff (counselors and specialists), offering feedback on their performance, growth, and areas for improvement.
- Serve as a liaison between the staff and CITs, fostering communication and collaboration between the two groups and ensuring that CITs feel supported and included in the overall camp community.
- Communicate with parents before and during camp about camper progress and needs
- Prepare for, lead and facilitate daily unit meetings for your campers and staff
- Serve as a member of Camp Leadership Team supporting administrative and management agenda of camp.
Job Functions
- Be tuned into each specific campers’ needs, and work with bunk counselors to assist campers when challenges arise
- Be a positive and enthusiastic source of encouragement for your staff and campers
- Be a role model in your professionalism, maturity, and respect for camp policies
- Be aware of equipment and facilities to ensure proper utilization, care, and maintenance is adhered to
Qualifications
- Experience successfully and happily working with teens
- Experience successfully and happily supervising others as part of a team
- Must be at least 21 years old
- A positive, happy, patient, and collaborative nature
- Experience planning and implementing activities for groups, or experiences utilizing similar skills
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of campers and staff
- Ability to observe and assess camper and staff behavior, and provide redirection as needed
- Demonstrated ability to create curriculum focusing on leadership and child care
- Ability to give and receive feedback
- Leadership experience in a residential camp setting preferred
- Must be willing to live on site from June 7-August 12
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,500.00 - $3,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bridgton, ME 04009: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person