Cabin Counselor/Instructor of Waterskiing
General Description
This is a job with two components – the Cabin Counselor role, and the Activity Instructor role.
Cabin Counselors supervise a group of campers in a cabin during the course of the summer. Usually, two Cabin Counselors and a group of between 8 and 12 campers comprise a cabin. The age range of all campers in camp is 8 through 15 – however, each cabin is made up of campers all from the same grade level in school or age group. Responsibilities include:
- Helping the campers get ready in the morning
- Helping the campers clean the cabin during “capers” time
- Making sure Rest Hour (after lunch) is a peaceful and restful time
- Making sure campers get to their activities on time
- Helping campers plan skits for Talent Shows and Campfires
- Helping campers plan presentations for Vespers time on Sundays
- Making sure the cabin is a positive and supportive environment for all campers
- Making sure each camper is fitting in to their group – working with the Camp Director if there seem to be any issues
- Greeting parents and helping campers get settled into cabins on changeover days
- Writing letters home informing parents of camper progress
- Completing camper and cabin reports at the end of the summer, which are then filed with the Camp Director
The Activity Instructor role is the second component, and specific responsibilities vary depending on the area in which a staff member is teaching. Generally speaking, an Activity Instructor will:
- Teach 5 periods of organized, instructional classes per day
- Work with the Activity Director to understand and carry out lesson plans
- Work with the Activity Director to create program for an activity area
- Help maintain the equipment and will ensure cleanliness in an activity area
- Dress appropriately for the activity which they are teaching
- Work with groups and with individual campers in teaching specific activities
- Often work in the evenings to prepare special events in an activity area
- Provide feedback to Activity Directors on certain lesson plans and perceived interest level of campers
- Assist Activity Directors in completing camper progress reports at end of sessions
- Assist with skill-level record keeping during the course of a session
Counselors/Instructors work 6 days per week, and take one 24-hour period off during that week. These Staff Members will attend Staff Training week, and will workshop with Area Directors during that time to familiarize themselves with general practices in a specific activity area, and to refresh their skills on certain aspects of the activity.
Specific to Water Skiing
In addition to the above, Counselors/Instructors in this area will also:
- Assist with maintenance duties (cleaning, repairs, etc.) around the ski area
- Will learn how to fuel and perform daily maintenance on the ski boats
- Will assist with planning and carrying out an all-camp water ski show
- Will keep excellent records on camper progress
- Will return equipment to the Ski Pavilion at the close of each class session
- If qualified, will drive ski boats for campers and staff
- Will be the safety observer in the boat for campers and staff
- Will be asked to arrive early to attend Nicolet’s Ski Staff Orientation*
Employee Dates and Salary
Dates: 6/8/10 to 8/15/10 - 9 weeks, 5 days* (includes Ski Staff Orientation)
Salary: From $210 per week
