Room and board is valued at $180/week.  Applicants with Makemie Woods Summer Staff experience receive additional remuneration. All staff will be required to have Red Cross Standard First Aid Certification prior to the start of the staff training.  Travel reimbursement for persons who come from more than 65 miles away up to $75.  See "benefits".

 Counselors
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school.  Serve as leaders and Christian role models to 4-7 campers per session, responsible for their welfare and guiding them through their daily routine.

Salary: $220/week

*Additional remuneration for lifeguard certification ($10/week) and 21 or older with clean driving record ($10/week)

Cooperation Coach
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school.  Works one-on-one with campers who need additional attention to help them work through behavior issues or help them learn to contribute their group.  This position is well-suited for someone studying psychology or child development, and can be used to fulfill internship requirements. 

Salary $230/week.

Lifeguards
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred.  Serve as lifeguard at the pool, assist with other camp programs as assigned.  Salary: $230/week

Medical Professional
At least 21 years old, RN or EMT certification preferred, will consider someone with a BSN waiting for boards.   Oversees medical care for campers and staff.  Salary negotiable and dependant upon experience.  Contact us for details.

Pool Manager
At least 21 years old, Lifeguard certification required, WSI preferred.  Responsible for maintaining the pool facility as well as lifeguarding, swim instruction.  Salary: $240/week

Waterfront Director/Trip Counselor
At least 21 years old preferred, younger applicants (18+) can be considered. Lifeguard certification and whitewater canoeing experience required, canoe instruction certification preferred.  Directs and maintains the boating program (canoes and rowboats), leads and/or packs off-site trips.  Salary: $240/week

Recreation and Crafts Director
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school.  Directs daily program of crafts and recreation for campers of various ages, maintains supplies and inventory. Salary: $220/week

Digital Media - this is not a position we are actively seeking but will consider if the "right" person applies
At least 18 years old and one year out of high school.  Responsible for taking daily photographs and video footage of camp, including group pictures for the week, compiling and editing footage for weekly dvd/cd's.  Salary: $220/week
Contact Sherri for more information. 

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