Residential Surf Camp Counselor - Free Housing! Live and Teach at the Beach this Summer!
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Residential Surf Camp Counselor - Free Housing! Live and Teach at the Beach this Summer!
Currently recruiting for jobs that start between May 21st, 2024 and August 3rd, 2024.
Feeding the body and soul of camp, our kitchen staff prepare hearty, nutritious meals to fuel campers for their ocean activities.
Overview
The Food Service Manager for Surf Camp, Inc. must be a multi-talented individual with a strong desire to direct the overall food service operation, including purchasing, preparation, customer service, sanitation, personnel management, and record keeping. Applicant must provide nutritious, well-prepared meals and snacks for all campers, staff and guests while limiting food waste. Applicant should have a passion for conservation and enjoy working with teens.
Skills & Qualifications
Principal Responsibilities
During the summer months, we operate overnight marine biology and surf camps for teenagers, varying in length from 6 days up to 2 weeks. Additional staff members will assist you in the preparation and serving of all camp meals and snacks.
Individual must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: leadership, kitchen sanitation, meal planning, food preparation, punctuality, inventory management, as well as have a solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial in order for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper. Programs do require work on weekends and holidays, though there is some time off between camps to recharge and enjoy our amazing beachfront facility.
Surf Camp, Inc. staff responsibilities are listed below but may not be limited to this list.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Skills
Physical Requirements
❖While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
❖ Constant standing with some walking, be able to work in a standing position for long periods
of time (up to 8 hours).
❖ Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.
❖ Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours.
❖ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
❖ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
❖ While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is usually indoors, in a
controlled environment, and experiences a moderate noise level in the work environment.
The Cook position must be a multi-talented individual with a strong desire to assist in the overall food-service operation including preparation, meal service, and sanitation. Applicant must provide nutritious, well-prepared meals and snacks for all campers, staff, and guests both on-site and for packed lunches. Applicants should have a passion for conservation and enjoy working with teens. The applicant is responsible for ensuring students have a safe, healthy, and filling dining experience.
Skills & Qualifications
Principal Responsibilities
During the summer months, we operate overnight marine biology and surf camps for teenagers varying in length from 6 days up to 2 weeks. Additional staff members will assist you in the preparation of and serving of all camp meals and snacks to approximately 100 people per meal. Individuals must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: sanitation and food preparation, as well as have solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial in order for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper. Programs do require work on weekends and holidays, though there is some time off between camps to recharge.
Surf Camp, Inc. staff responsibilities are listed below but may not be limited to this list.
Compensation
We offer a summer stipend, commensurate with experience, and the inclusion of pro-deal opportunities. In addition, the compensation package will include ocean-view accommodations and meals during the summer program, valued at an additional $5,000. On-site training on our specific expectations, policies, and procedures will be provided.
Position Duration
Programs run from early June – early August on Topsail Island, NC. Candidates would need to attend mandatory staff training beginning May 24th, 2024.
The Marine Educator for our overnight Carolina Ocean Odyssey program must be a multi-talented, service-oriented individual with a strong desire to provide a life-changing ocean experience that encompasses ocean safety and marine science. Applicant must have a passion for ocean conservation, marine science, teaching, and inspiring youth. This position requires the candidate to work as part of a team to instruct and provide care to a group of 16 campers, ages 10-12. Summer duties will be based at our ocean-view facility on Topsail Island, 30 minutes north of Wilmington. Candidates will work closely with our entire leadership team.
Marine Educator’s will be responsible for daily marine science and water instruction, facilitation of a variety of evening programs, logistical support, and daily van driving responsibilities. Logistics are a key element of our overnight camps and include equipment management and maintenance, evening
program set-up and break-down, and other duties as assigned. This position will also assist with the coordination of the arrival and departure of campers. Last but not least, the Marine Educator must ensure that all staff and campers stay safe while having an awesome and life-enriching experience. This position reports to the Unit Leader.
Skills & Requirements
Marine EducatorResponsibilities and Duties:
Working in collaboration with other staff members, you will provide 24-hour supervision for campers, both in the bunk rooms and in the field. Activities primarily take place on Topsail Island. Individuals must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: lesson development, organization, punctuality, and problem-solving, as well as have solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial in order for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper. Programs do require work on weekends and holidays, though there is some time off between camps to recharge.
Staff responsibilities are listed below but may not be limited to this list:
Compensation
We offer a summer stipend, commensurate with experience, and the inclusion of pro-deal opportunities. In addition, the compensation package will include ocean-view accommodations and meals during the summer program, valued at an additional $5,000. On-site training on our specific expectations, policies, and procedures will be provided.
Position Duration
Programs run from early June – early August on Topsail Island, NC. Candidates would need to attend mandatory staff training beginning May 24th, 2024.
The Unit Leader for WB Surf Camp must be a multi-talented, service-oriented individual with a strong desire to provide campers with an ocean experience that encompasses surfing, ocean safety, and marine science learning. Applicant must have a passion for ocean conservation and teaching the
surfing lifestyle while inspiring youth. This position requires the candidate to work as part of a team to instruct and provide care to a group of 18 campers. Unit Leader summer duties will be focused on our flagship program, Teen Overnight Camp, housed at our ocean-view facility on Topsail Island, 30 minutes north of Wilmington, NC. Surf instruction experience is not necessary. Candidates will go through our surf instructor training and certification program at no cost.
The Unit Leader will be responsible for supervising the implementation of all daily activities for our Teen Overnight program and will perform a variety of administrative duties. This role requires a detail-oriented team player with the ability to see multiple concurrent tasks through to completion. The Unit Leaders must provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to all team members, as well as encourage, inspire, and teach both campers and staff. Last but not least, the Unit Leader must ensure all staff and campers stay safe while having an awesome and life-enriching experience. This position works closely with the leadership team and reports to the Site Director and Operations Director.
Skills and Requirements
Unit LeaderResponsibilities and Duties
Working in collaboration with other staff members, you will provide 24-hour supervision for campers,
both in the bunk rooms and in the field. Activities primarily take place on Topsail Island. Individuals must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: lesson development, organization, punctuality, and problem-solving, as well as have solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial in order for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper. Programs do require work on weekends and holidays, though there is some time off between camps to recharge. Staff responsibilities include, but are not limited to the list below.
Compensation
We offer a summer stipend, commensurate with experience, and the inclusion of pro-deal opportunities. In addition, the compensation package will include ocean-view accommodations and meals during the summer program, valued at an additional $5,000. On-site training on our specific expectations, policies, and procedures will be provided.
Position Duration
Programs run from early June – early August on Topsail Island, NC. Candidates would need to attend mandatory staff training beginning May 24th, 2024.
Surf Camp Counselors for our overnight programs must be multi-talented, service oriented individuals with a strong desire to provide a life changing ocean experience that encompasses wave riding instruction, ocean safety and marine science. Applicants must have a passion for coastal conservation, teaching, and inspiring youth. This position requires the candidate to work as part of a team to inspire, instruct, and provide care to our campers. No surf instruction experience is required for this position as all selected candidates will go through our comprehensive, in-house training, but you must be a proficient surfer. Candidates will work closely with our leadership team.
Surf Camp Counselors will be responsible for daily surfing or boogie boarding instruction, facilitation of a variety of evening activities, logistical support and daily van driving responsibilities. Logistics are a key element of our overnight camps and include equipment management and maintenance, evening program set-up and break-down, and other duties as assigned. This position will also assist with coordination of arrival and departure of campers. Last but not least, Surf Camp Counselors must ensure that all staff and campers stay safe while having an awesome and life-enriching experience. This position reports to the program’s Unit Leader.
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Skills & Traits
Principal Responsibilities
During the summer months, we operate overnight surfing and marine biology camps for youth. Working in collaboration with other staff members, you will provide 24-hour supervision for campers both in the bunk rooms and in the field. Activities primarily take place on Topsail Island, NC.
Individual must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: lesson development, organization, punctuality, problem solving, as well as have a solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial in order for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper. Programs do require work on weekends and holidays, though there is some time off between camps to recharge.
Staff responsibilities are listed below but may not be limited to this list:
Compensation
We offer a summer stipend, commensurate with experience, and the inclusion of pro-deal opportunities. In addition, the compensation package will include ocean-view accommodations and meals during the summer program, valued at an additional $5,000. On-site training on our specific expectations, policies, and procedures will be provided.
Position Duration
Programs run from early June – early August on Topsail Island, NC. Candidates would need to attend mandatory staff training beginning May 24th, 2024.
About Surf Camp, Inc.
Surf Camp, Inc. is a leader in the growing world of learn-to-surf and marine science adventure camps. Its brand symbolizes a long-standing commitment to technical instruction expertise and ocean safety awareness which is evident in their three main core values: “Safety, Learning, and Fun!” They develop and conduct a diversified mix of summer camps for kids and teens, as well as adult travel adventure programs.
“Our mission is to cultivate a love and respect for the ocean by building confidence, developing character and inspiring stoke through safety, fun and learning”.
This is for a 7-week program in Costa Rica.
Travel Camp Counselors must be multi-talented, service-oriented individuals with a strong desire to provide surf and ocean safety instruction to campers. Our program attracts teens from all over the world who have the desire to learn how to surf and experience the local culture unique to Costa Rica. Applicants must have a passion for marine stewardship, teaching, inspiring youth, and surfing. This position requires candidates to work as part of a team to inspire, instruct, and provide care to a group of travel campers. Surf instruction experience is not necessary, however, applicants should have at least 5 years of surfing experience. Candidates will go through our surf instructor training and certification program at no cost.
Travel Camp Counselors will be responsible for daily surfing instruction, facilitation of a variety of evening activities, logistical support, and daily van driving responsibilities. Logistics are a key element of our overnight travel camps and include equipment management and maintenance, evening program set-up and break-down, and other duties as assigned. This position will also assist with the coordination of the arrival and departure of campers. Last but not least, Travel Camp Counselors must ensure that all staff and campers stay safe while having an awesome, life-enriching experience. This position reports to the Unit Leader.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Skills
Responsibilities and Duties
Working in collaboration with other staff members, you will provide 24-hour supervision for campers, both in the rooms and in the field. Individuals must maintain a strong skill set in the following areas: organization, punctuality, and problem-solving, as well as have solid attention to detail. These skills are crucial in order for you to provide the best possible experience for each camper.
The following skills are crucial for goal-setting, prioritization, strategy development, adherence to policies and procedures, and time management. It is of utmost importance to be proactive and forward-thinking. It is the responsibility of Counselors to ensure the safety and well-being of all campers and unit staff.
Staff responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the list below.
All applicants must apply through our website. You can expect the interview process to take 1-3 weeks and to include a minimum of two interviews with members of our administrative team.
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