Fishing Counsellor

Looking for the most rewarding summer of your life? Ready to get away from zoom calls and become connected with a strong and vibrant camp community in the outdoors? Apply to be a Fishing Counsellor at Camp Manitou and work with our campers aged 7-16 years old!

Why work here?

-Room and board, all meals included

-Meaningful leadership and teamwork experience.

-High autonomy environment.

-Evening staff snacks and activities.

-Unforgettable experience and memories.

-Able to participate in camp activities such as swimming, rock climbing, water skiing/tubing, and arts and crafts and many more during down time.

-Resume building while away from city stressors

Visit www.manitoucamp.campbrainstaff.com to apply.

Responsibilities Specific to Fishing Staff:

- Planning and executing daily fishing lessons for campers between the ages of 7-16 years old

- Supervision and care of campers

- Helping our campers build their skills in the beautiful outdoors

Job Qualifications:

-Experience with Fishing

-Experience working with children

-Ability to work collaboratively with others

-Ability to accept guidance and supervision

-Love of nature and the outdoors!

-Ability to live on-site for the duration of the 8 week contract (June 22 - August 15)

Preferred Certifications:

-Boat Drivers Licence (PCO Card)

-Life Saving Society Bronze Cross Certification

At Camp Manitou our staff are our strength: The best camper staff ratio in the camping world with over 200 staff and an average of 450 campers per summer it’s hard to imagine a better staff supervision ratio! Our staff are a diverse mix of ages and backgrounds brought together by their interest in working with children. At Manitou our value system is at the core of everything we do as we embrace a culture that emphasizes respect for self and others, for new ideas and for the environment, creating a strong and diverse community of campers and staff. We believe in a camp that brings people together from around the world that have diverse interests, and personalities, while fostering acceptance and tolerance for all types of people. The Manitou family attracts people from around the globe, from hundreds of different schools, cities, and countries.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to get or do you already have your Boaters Licence and Bronze Cross Lifesaving Certifications?
• Are you willing to live on-site at our children's overnight camp for the duration of the contract? (June 22 - August 15)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-20