Group Leader: Summer Camp Leadership Staff: Summer 2021

You will get the opportunity to develop tangible skills in leadership, critical thinking, organization and teamwork in a very cool outdoors environment. Iroquois Springs will help you grow and develop as you prepare for your future career. 

Check out our staff video: Be A Difference Maker

Iroquois Springs is looking for dynamic young professionals to join our Leadership Staff this summer. A Group Leader at Iroquois Springs is responsible for the success of 30-40 campers and 6-12 college-aged staff. This is the perfect opportunity for a young educator who is looking to continue their personall growth whilst having an amazing adventure this summer!

·      Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, leadership/management experience, preferred fields of study: Education, Social Work, Guidance etc. Camp experience a bonus!

·      Ensure that the campers are being well taken care of, both physically and emotionally.

·      Know the special needs of each camper, dietary, medical, social, and emotional etc.

·      Provide additional support to counselors who are dealing with “issues” such as bullying, homesickness, or a group dynamics.

·      Be a presence with your campers in activities and in the cabin. Build relationships with them beyond just being an adult supervisor.

·      Provide ongoing training, guidance, and regular feedback to counselors.

·      Communicate with parents by phone updating them on their child’s progress.

·      Provide outstanding customer service to our campers, staff and parents.

·      Communicate all parent correspondence to Head Counselor and Camp Director.

·      Partner with program staff, providing them with support, extra hands, ideas and feedback where appropriate.

·      Provide written counselor evaluations, document parent phone calls, maintain an organized program schedule.

·      Serve as an essential adult presence, role-model, and influence for all campers and counselors.

·      Will be a difference maker!

Salary: $3000, Travel Reimbursement, Room & Board Included