Canoe and LIT; Leaders in Training Specialist – Camp Kingfisher

Canoe and LIT (Leaders in Training) Specialist – Camp Kingfisher

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The Canoe Specialist & LIT Counselor leads the development and safe implementation of the canoe program for Camp Kingfisher’s youngest campers; is responsible for teaching up to 5 interactive canoeing classes per day for rising K‑3rd graders, and leading the Leadership in Training (LIT) program, and fulfilling additional specialist duties at camp.

• Lead campers as a positive, caring role model.
• Provide campers with fun, positive outdoor learning experiences.
• Help campers grow and learn through challenges.

• Leading, mentoring, and training the high school aged volunteers in all aspects of the LIT program.
• The LIT program is specially designed for high school students who want to build their leadership skill and have an interest in working with children. Their time is split between assisting at the canoe pond, participating in leadership activities, and helping with groups. During their 4 weeks session, the LITs are challenged to build skills individually and as a group.
• Develop and implement leadership, skill building and team building lessons for the LIT program.
• Develop and supervise all aspects of the canoe program for campers entering grades K – 3.
• Submit a weekly curriculum.
• Maintain high standards of safety, health, and cleanliness during canoe and other activities.
• Create and lead fun canoe games, skill building sessions, and nature-exploration activities.
• Assist with orientation and on‑going canoeing training of camp counselors.
• Create and lead alternative program for when ponds are closed.
• Support program areas such as aftercare, waterfront, pool, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed.
• Substitute as a counselor as needed.
• Clean camp facilities as needed/required.
• Attend weekly camp staff and specialist meetings.
• Contribute to verbal/written evaluations and communication as requested.
• Keep track of and record hours worked, requesting director’s approval for any additional hours prior to work.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

• Willingness to work outdoors during the summer season.
• Must be able to lift and carry a canoe.
• Valid driver’s license or state issued .

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children & teens.
• Experience (and passion for) teaching or working with children.
• Previous Camp Kingfisher experience preferred.
• Proficiency & passion for operating canoes and similar watercraft, canoe instruction; experience preferred.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce Camp Kingfisher’s water safety procedures.
• Comfortable in an outdoor setting.
• Background in environmental education, natural history, education, child care, or camps.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, course provided.
• Canoe Training- course provided.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Location:

Roswell, GA