Activity Staff

Our programming is central to the Clearwater Camp experience, and equally so are the staff that help facilitate them. All cabin counselors also function as activity counselors, planning and teaching activities, but we also have designated activity staff whose sole focus is on enhancing specific activities. Along with leading activities, activity staff are also responsible for maintaining the equipment and space needed for their designated activity. Since activity counselors do not have cabins, they can take more time to focus on curriculum and ensuring that the activity is helpful to the growth and development of our campers.

Activity Counselor

Responsibilities: Planning and leading activities for girls ages 8-16, maintaining equipment and activity locations, guiding campers in developing the skills necessary to improve at the specific activities, and assisting camp staff where needed for evening programming

Qualifications: 

• Must have a high school diploma/equivalent
• Training and experience in teaching camp program activity areas to children helpful, current certification, education, or documented training a plus.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder where required, training is available.
• Current Waterfront Lifeguard certification where required, training available.

Base Salary: $2800

Activity Heads

Activity heads occasionally have additional responsibilities specific to their chosen activity and have a corresponding pay increase. They are as follows:

Head of Sailing

Responsibilities: 

• Planning and implementing the weekly all-camp regatta
• Equipment and sailboat management
• Creating a positive environment for learning sailing and racing skills
• Ensuring Clearwater safety standards are met
• Communication and outreach to camps and neighbors for participation in the end of the summer regatta

Qualifications: 

• Applicants must have 2 – 4 years experience sailing a variety of boats, preferably on C-Scows and Sunfish
• Current Waterfront Lifeguard certification where required, training available.
• Must have completed one year of college or like experience with a high school diploma/equivalent.

Bonus: $500

Head of Drama

Responsibilities:

• Casting and directing two all camp plays, one at the end of each session
• Guiding campers in stage management and prop building
• Working with the program director to ensure that campers are scheduled with enough rehearsal time

Qualifications:

• History working with children in drama
• Experience directing and casting plays

Bonus: $500

Head of Swimming

Responsibilities:

• Supervising swim tests and ensuring that all campers are safe and capable in the water
• Ensuring that all camp lifeguards are fully qualified and working at their highest level
• Facilitating and planning safety drills
• Planning the end of session water show

Qualifications:

• Current Waterfront Lifeguard certification, training available.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder, training available

Bonus: $250

Head of Canoeing

Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring the safety and skill level of all campers going on canoe trips
• Planning the end of session water show

Qualifications:

• Experience in canoeing and other paddle sports
• Understanding of Clearwater’s tripping program and standards

Bonus: $100

Head of Water Skiing

Responsibilities:

• Planning and running the end of session water ski show
• Ensuring competency and safety of all boat drivers

Qualifications:

• Current Waterfront Lifeguard certification, training available.
• Current Boat Drivers license
• Experience pulling skiers

Bonus: $250