Overnight Camp Counselor and First Aider for Joseph Conrad Sailing Camp

Mystic Seaport Museum is seeking a Camp counselor/First Aider for our Overnight and Day Summer Sailing Camps. During this residential summer program campers and staff sleep aboard a historic full-rigged ship, the Joseph Conrad, learn to sail Dyer Dhows, and participate in fun activities in the evenings, including a Planetarium show, climbing the rigging, and more. This position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day camp operation including supervising campers ages 8-15 on Dyer Dhow sailboats, supervising Counselors-in-Training, and implementing evening activities. This position is also responsible for overseeing all medication and medication administration for campers. The position requires great leadership and organizational skills; the ability to work well with children; the ability to assist the Director in supervising, training, and mentoring staff; communication with campers' parents; and excellent teamwork skills. Room and board included, meals provided while camp is in session. A willingness to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the camp is essential.

For more information: http://www.mysticseaport.org/learn/summer-camps/conrad/

Responsibilities

• Lead by example as a role model who sets the tone for positive youth development
• Organizes and oversees all medication for campers each week
• Administers first aid and dispenses prescribed medications on a daily basis
• Maintains first aid supplies and logbook
• Keeps accurate records, in particular the heath records for all staff, volunteers, leaders, and trainees
• Communicates with camp director about camper medical/medication needs in a timely fashion
• Assists in day-to-day responsibilities of a residential camp
• Assist with camp activities and mentorship of CITs
• Create lesson plans for activities and games
• Help create and carry out the Apprentice Program: an in-depth week long study for campers interested in Marlinspike Seamanship, Art, Marine Science, Astronomy, or other interest areas
• Participate with activities, lead transition times and supervise campers and CITs
• Adhere to all camp safety guidelines
• Participate in basic equipment maintenance and other routine camp duties

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age, per state camp guidelines
• Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR and AED certification (training provided)
• Administration of Medication certification (training provided)
• Experience working with children and youth in formal or informal settings
• Positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude.
• Integrity, patience, adaptability, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth
• Strong problem solving skills and an ability to adapt to changing program needs depending on weather, number of students, etc.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Organization skills
• Responsible and mature

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience with administering medication
• EMT, RN or other medical license
• Lifeguarding Certification
• Experience supervising a staff
• Experience with residential summer camps

Physical/Mental Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Deliver programs in venues that can be cold, wet, hot, or dirty; work outside in all weather
• Position requires sufficient eyesight, hearing, and physical stamina to fulfill successfully the requirements of the Joseph Conrad Overnight Sailing Summer Camp program.
• Weekend and holiday work assignments are required