Staff in Training

Position Description

The Staff-in-Training (SIT) program is for individuals who are a) 17 years old or b) 18 years old and a camper during our 2024 season, who are looking to learn and develop the skills necessary to lead in the camp space.

This is a two-week program. As part of training, SITs will observe, assist and eventually lead activities. During the second week, SITs will move into camper cabins to continue expanding their skills in all areas of camp.

Throughout the course of the two weeks, SITs will develop the following skills/knowledge bases:

• A strong work ethic

• Group-management

• Self-management 

• Foundational camp skills

• Being an effective leader

General SIT responsibilities will include: 

• Live with and be a core part of the camp community

• Attend meals with campers 

• Communicate and advocate for the needs of the campers, and escalate issues when necessary

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with coworkers and campers

• Give and get support through regular check ins with other camp staff

• Perform all duties considerate of a range of experiences and needs, with a focus on creating an accessible environment and experience for all.

  
  

During their first-week, SIT responsibilities will include:

• Attend all required trainings as per the SIT curriculum and SIT coordinator

• Observe and assist activities 

• Attend and support evening programs (all-camp activities)

• Support transitional times including morning and evening routines as well as movement between scheduled activities to ensure all campers needs are met

• Other duties as assigned based on your skills, competencies, and completed training

During their second-week, SIT responsibilities will include:

• Attend all required trainings as per the SIT curriculum and SIT coordinator

• Ensure campers are awake at the start of days and in bed at the end of days

• Be on hand in the cabin for cabin time 

• Assist and lead activities across the camp space

• Attend and support the all-camp activities

• Support transitional times including morning and evening routines as well as movement between scheduled activities to ensure all campers needs are met

• Other duties as assigned based on your skills, competencies, and completed training.

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Things you’re likely to encounter as Staff-in-Training in a typical camp week

• teenagers

• insects, arachnids, and other wildlife

• animals such as frogs, raccoons, deer, and bats

• muddy or uneven ground

• inclement weather including high temperatures, humidity, and thunderstorms

• unexpected situations like power outages

• well water

• dorm-style showers

• overwhelmed, overstimulated, and/or homesick campers, as well as campers with sensory needs

• open air sleeping conditions (without air conditioning or immediate access to power)

• a range of unpreventable medical events including injury, illness (see also: Infectious Disease Policy), affecting you or others

• meaningful connections and new friendships

• trans joy

  
  

As an SIT, you will provide a good example for interacting with the environment of camp. Many of the listed items, while maybe stressful, uncomfortable, or unfamiliar, are not inherently unsafe. Being in new situations can be an opportunity for growth and learning for both you and our campers and you are expected to provide a role model for campers in experiencing new situations with a positive attitude.