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Mountain Kids!
Job Opening for Camp Counselor in Santa Fe, NM
Do you share our belief that nature is an essential human right and connecting with it is essential for the future of our planet? Santa Fe Mountain Kids is an outdoor education and adventure program for children ages 5-16 years that aims to connect kids with nature, themselves, and each other.
We are seeking experienced outdoor educators who are responsible, outgoing and fun! º Applicants must love working with children and care about their development. Applicants are flexible team players, have excellent judgment, problem-solving skills, are outdoor enthusiasts and love sharing this joy with children.
We offer a low adult:child ratio for a quality experience in nature and as a group. Weekly staff meetings and a supportive environment aim to create a cohesive and harmonious staff team where you can learn and grow.
Camp activities are experiential in nature and include hiking, games, team building activities, nature awareness games, arts and crafts, and imaginative play. We also offer backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, primitive & wilderness skills to campers.
The ideal candidate meets the following criteria:
Experienced outdoors person with knowledge of mountain hazards and preparedness
College graduate or student (coursework in recreation, natural science and/or education an asset)
Experience with and love of working with children, high energy level, excellent group management skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Team player able to plan and implement camp curriculum with other leaders
Excellent problem solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to take initiative
Excellent driving record, able to drive a 15-passenger van. (21 and older only)
Excellent judgment and concern for safety of children
Counselors must have their own transportation to and from camp
Dates of Employment: June 3rd-August 9 or 23, 2019 (availability dependent)
Mandatory Staff Training and Preparation - May 23-25, 2019
Qualifications to meet upon acceptance:
First Aid and CPR Certified (minimum requirement), Wilderness First Aid or WFR (an asset)
Excellent driving record and a background check
To Apply: Please send a resume and a cover letter that describes your experience coordinating/facilitating youth programs and why you think you'll be an asset to our organization.
This application process will remain open until ideal candidate is found.
