EMPLOYMENT

Want to change young people's lives?

You are in the right place!

Summers at Southern seeks vibrant, college-aged young men who possess a genuine passion for mentoring and guiding campers aged 11 to 18. As a member of our team, you’ll not only integrate into our close-knit community but also embody a role model, leaving a lasting impact on the young men who attend Summers at Southern.

Counselors will reside in the dorms, overseeing a group of 8 to 10 campers and ensuring their holistic well-being. Additionally, they contribute their expertise to a specific skill area. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have completed their first year of college or its equivalent.

Why work at Summers at Southern?

Change lives
Make new friends
Spend the summer outdoors
Salary, room & board, and meals
July 4th OFF!

Responsibilities

Oversee camper activities
Guide/teach a range of outdoor activities
Assist in setting up for any camp activities
Instruct campers in daily routines and clean up tasks
Work one on one with campers
Work with other camp staff members to execute camp events.
Lead and support campers as they participate in on and off campus activities.
Monitor campers to ensure compliance with camp rules
Act as a mentor to campers
Other duties as assigned

Time Requirements

Training Week: June 10 – June 15, 2024
Week 1: June 16 – June 22, 2024
Week 2: June 23 – June 29, 2024
Off Week: June 30 – July 6, 2024
Week 3: July 7 – July 13, 2024
Week 4: July 14 – July 20, 2024

We prefer you to be available for all four weeks of camp. If you have a previously scheduled commitment that would not allow you to be present for all four weeks, please let us know when you apply.

Qualifications

College-aged young man (18 years of age or older)
First year of college or college equivalent completed.
Ability to pass a drug test
Ability to pass a background check
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and lead activities for large groups of students
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Able to maintain attention and high levels of energy or excitement throughout camp
Must be able to spend the majority of the time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions
Must know how to swim
Excellent communication skills
Leadership skills to guide and motivate campers throughout their stay
Interpersonal Skills to build a positive relationship with campers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising and working with kids
Previous summer camp experience (camper or counselor)
Previous experience working in outdoor education
Survival Skills are a plus
First Aid, CPR, or Lifeguard certifications are a plus
Skills in archery, camping, field sports, firearm safety, fishing, kayaking, land navigation, paintball, rafting, swimming or other related fields are a plus.