Bretton Woods Recreation Center is seeking Summer Camp Counselors for Adventure Camp. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our mission.

Bretton Woods Adventure Camp runs weekly from June 19th through August 21st, 2023. This is a weekday camp, operating from 9am to 4pm. Camp activities include hiking, canoeing, tubing, zip-line and ropes course, primitive skills, arts and crafts, and much more. Summer Camp Counselors will oversee activities, teach proper safety techniques to campers, and lead outdoor expeditions.

Essential Functions

• Set up activities for the day
• Welcome campers with positive energy
• Ensures that safety, fun, and education are priorities for all activities
• Monitor campers during outdoor activities
• Coordinate closely with the Camp Director, Adventure Camp Director, and other staff
• Teach camp counselors and campers proper safety procedures
• Maintain safety standards and compliance
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Experience teaching or leading outdoor skills/activities
• Experience in outdoor activities preferred but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work with all ages
• Must be flexible, positive, and can work in a team-oriented environment
• Able to work under pressure and focus on multiple tasks while maintaining high quality standards
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where change and improvement is always present
• Must have reliable transportation (no access to public transportation)
• Be available to be a bus counselor

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lift, carry, pull, and push up to 75 pounds
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights
• Comfortable in personal watercraft (tube, canoe, stand-up paddle board, and kayak)

Benefits

• Free daily lunch
• Free play on our 18-hole golf course on Mondays*
• Access to Bretton Woods pool*
• Ability to use gear on days off*

• Subject to availability and management approval

Our Mission

Great people creating lasting memories in an inclusive and family-friendly environment.

Our Vision

We aim to be the leading recreational and wellness destination for the international community in the greater Washington DC area.

Our Values

International & Family-Friendly

Respect, Inclusiveness, Integrity

Quality & Excellence

Environmental Responsibility

Financial Responsibility

Transparency & Open Communication