ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships.
 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Team Building Program Counselor is responsible for overseeing all activities and operations at the Low Ropes course as well providing relationship and team building activities for cabins during scheduled activity times and as needed. The main objective of the team building program is to help campers build trust, deepen relationships, and learn collaboration and conflict resolution skills through group challenges.

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Live in a cabin with a co-counselor and 8 campers, and provide active supervision and attention to the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers during all on-duty hours.

• Communicate and enforce all safety policies and procedures with staff and campers at the Low Ropes course.

• Provide age and ability appropriate team building activities.

• Complete participation notes and attendance notes daily for all campers who participate in team-building activities.

• Communicate with co-counselor and supervisor appropriately to balance responsibilities as a program instructor with responsibilities as a cabin counselor. 

• Actively participate in camp life and programming including evening activities, camper choice time, theme days, bus duty, and more.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $650 per week, pre-tax.

• Our summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Key competencies: Grit, Growth Mindset, Self Management, Teamwork, Empathy, and Initiative

• Experience with low ropes, team-building facilitation, or group management.

• Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable. 

• Enthusiasm about new experiences and ability to self-manage to bring a consistent level of energy all summer long.

REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be able to reside on the LVC resident camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with two weeks of staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August.

• Must be at least 18 to apply

• Current age-appropriate CPR, AED and First Aid Certification (PEAK will provide during staff training if needed)

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Team Building Program Counselor reports to the Assistant Director of Camp Programs & Expeditions

• The Team Building Program Counselor may provide support to cabin counselors and other staff needing team building activities for their cabins/campers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS 

• The camp environment is often hot, humid, or rainy. You must be able to work outside for sustained periods of time without air conditioning. 

• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, and walking long distances in hilly terrain.

• Position requires working weekends and nights, with time off in between camp sessions. Camp days are often long and at times require late night camper support. Staff will have daily scheduled breaks.

• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations with quick movements or strenuous action, to ensure the safety of campers and other staff members.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.