Coach Girls' Lacrosse & Live on Lake Winnipesaukee this summer!

ATTENTION: Must be willing to live onsite in NEW HAMPSHIRE (Travel, room and board paid)

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*About Us and Why We’re Hiring*

We create community. For more than 70 years, campers and staff have been spending their summers at Camp Robindel on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and telling their friends what a difference it has made in their lives. We love creating something that literally changes people’s lives.

Robindel (or CR as we are also known) is seasonal, and so we have the opportunity each year to find people who demonstrate extraordinary potential to add to our team. Our CR team comes together each June bringing all the energy, passion and thoughtfulness needed to create a positive environment for ourselves and the campers. We facilitate conflict, engage peers and campers to embrace growth opportunities, and practice living the best version of ourselves each day in order to step into the person we want to be.

What We Do

Many people think being a camp counselor is about making sure kids have fun. We want campers to have a fantastic experience at camp and that of course includes having fun. Our activities and camp programming provide opportunities for teaching campers about independence, collaboration, contributing to a community, personal accomplishment and building a sense of belonging. The activities are a means to this end.

We understand kids can learn to swim, do art projects or even ride a horse at home. At camp, they do not have adults hovering to “fix” any problems that arise or push them in a specific direction. Of course, camp is not absent of conflict or challenges. Camp is our opportunity to teach and model the skills necessary for campers to make their own decision and solve problems. We create a community where kids learn to advocate for themselves, manage both positive and negative emotions, and live out the values their family has instilled. Camp provides the opportunity for campers to strengthen their emotional intelligence skills so they can become thoughtful members of not only the CR community but humankind as well.
Requirements (short & sweet):

• Finished your first year of university/college or the equivalent

• Desire and dedication to personal & professional development in being your best self

• Have been on a competitive athletic team or coached (basketball, soccer, golf, softball, volleyball or lacrosse)

Position Purpose: To further the mission of Camp Robindel by living with and caring for children in an assigned age group and instructing in sports. To provide a safe, progressive and enjoyable swim instruction to all campers, age and ability specific. To maintain a safe environment in the water for all campers through lifeguarding at all times.

That’s a super-brief intro to the CR requirements. But first, you need to know if you’ll even like working with us. Let’s talk about life at CR and then we’ll go into detail about what we’re looking for.

We are dedicated to the well-being and happiness of campers and staff. At CR each person is valued. Robindel started in 1951 and every year since continues to put our values into action. We have one overarching requirement when it comes to joining our team: our values - Respect, Friendship, Honesty, Teamwork, Empathy, Tradition have to really click with you. If you’re nodding emphatically while reading, you’ll probably fit right in, in which case, we can’t wait to hear from you!

CR Leadership Development
We’re serious about helping you develop your leadership. In fact when we saw LinkedIn’s list of the top skills companies need we did a happy dance! The “top 5 soft skills” listed are exactly the skills we live and practice everyday at CR. We realize most likely you are not working at camp because you are planning to become a professional camp counselor. Our guess is you are wanting to do something fun. It is that. But it is way more than you ever imagined. In our humble opinion CR is one of the best leadership development programs for emerging leaders regardless of major, career path or life goals.

At Robindel, we focus on EQ (Emotional Intelligence). You set your own goals and we provide the guidelines and support so that you can accomplish them. The leadership development we provide is based on 5 Emotional Intelligence skills: empathy, reflection, motivation, self-awareness & social skills.

We can think of no better role models for CR campers than those who strive toward living the best version of themselves every day. CR is a place to practice living your values, putting them in action- it’s really up to you. We love to see our people thrive.

“It is a time of self growth and reflection,

challenging myself and reaping the reward.

An opportunity to learn from others with

similar interests, or conflicting ideas,

younger than me or older,

and from such a wide array of cultures.”

Tash Courtenay, CR Performing Arts (2017-2019)

How We Work at Robindel

We work really hard to make working at CR an amazing experience and we have a team full of truly exceptional people—the kind you’ll be excited to work with.

Here’s how we operate:

Crazy Hours

We work, live and socialize for nine weeks all together. We get to know each other really really well. You will teach a specific activity. We have 6 activity periods that are 50 minutes each. You will work 5 of those periods. You can see more about the kinds of activities we offer HERE.

Where You Live

In Moultonborough, New Hampshire, in a cabin by the lake. You will live with 3-5 other CR staff and a group of campers. Each cabin has a separate area where staff live together, bathrooms with showers, and electricity.

“Cabin living is never boring! Cabin living builds

community which is why so many of us

make lifelong friends at camp. When you finally

get your cabin assignment you are home

for the summer. Don't hesitate to set

your bunk space up with that in mind.

But also be prepared to share your 'home'

with your 30 roommates”

Kari Gardner, CR Challenge Course (2007-2010)

Take Time Off (Seriously)

We want you to take care of you. Being on 24/7 is a lot. It is always important to take care of yourself, but knowing camp will operate differently this summer we are more focused on this than ever. In order to ensure the safety of our camp community and our ability to remain open for the entire camp season we will be creating a “bubble” within camp. This requires the commitment of all of us to stay in camp for the full 9 weeks. You will have:

• 3 nights off each week

• 1 day off each week

• 1 period off each day

The campers aren’t the only ones who get to enjoy the expansive Robindel facilities. You will have the opportunity to participate in activities:

• WATER SPORTS- water-ski/wakeboard, swim, sail, & paddle.

• RACQUET SPORTS- tennis & pickleball.

• A&C- throw a pot on the pottery wheel, bead a bracelet, make a mosaic, tie-dye, and so much more.

• ROAR- Climb the wall, do the giant swing, try out the challenge course or some archery.

• FITNESS- Yoga, Zumba, etc. Class times will be posted.

• PERFORMING ARTS- be in a show, join a talent show or help out with a theatre production with sewing/set design/etc.

• Hiking & adventure trips will be available.

There is the staff retreat and staff fitness area. There are many wonderful places to read a book, have a picnic or hang out with friends. Plus, we have a nighttime sky that is better than any IMAX experience!

Up Your Game
If you are interested in setting up an internship or work experience opportunity at CR we would love to help you do that. Find out more about internship opportunities.

“Robindel is the perfectly addictive combination of completely inside and completely outside of your comfort zone.”

Chloe Hudson, CR Photographer (2016-2019)
Benefits
There are some benefits you may have already heard about working at a summer camp:

• Living, working and playing on the lake.

• Hanging out and mentoring kids for seven weeks.

• Meeting people who will become lifelong friends.

But here are some that you may not have thought about:

• Opportunity to build a community.

• Two week leadership development training

• Gain experience in helping to mitigate COVID19

Other Tidbits

• Once you start, we ask you to jump right in. With only 9 weeks of the season so there is no time to sit back and observe. We expect everyone to step into leadership. It takes each of us using our strengths and working on our challenges to provide an incredible experience not only for the campers but for our peers.

• We ask you to create a fun 1-2 minute video about yourself. Be creative and thoughtful. This is how we will introduce you to the CR community.

• We love hearing ideas. Sometimes we get stuck with how we’ve always done it. Please share ways we can be better.

• Share up, not out. The camp community can get small and sometimes things can get frustrating. It happens to us. We ask that when things are not going well you please “share up” to your unit leader, department, Jolly or Cori rather than spreading negative energy or nasty words. Taking words you say about others back is like trying to put toothpaste back into the tube.

• We want you firing on all cylinders so it is important to take care of yourself. If you need something please speak to your unit leader or come chat with us in the head cabin. Be an advocate for yourself.

• Did we mention we make a huge, positive difference in people’s lives? You may not think that matters much, but then a few months down the road you’ll realize it’s made your job really, really enjoyable. Don’t underestimate this one!

If this sounds like your ideal environment, read on because now we want to talk about you. You will play a big, big part in helping CR be a great place to work. You will change lives.

Now Back to You, Our New Community Member…What Success Looks Like:
We obsess over making CR an exceptional place to work and you’ll play a crucial part in making that happen every day, especially for your peers and campers. As a counselor, you keep a keen eye on the CR community, always looking for opportunities to make the experience a little better. That might look like spending extra time with a camper who is frustrated. Or writing encouraging notes to your co-counselors. Or helping a camper figure out a particularly tricky social situation. Whatever it is, it’s done in a spirit of service with a genuine desire to create a community that puts our values into action.
You Are Our Ideal Candidate If:

• You understand that camp is much more than a summer job, playing with kids or building your resume. It’s about building a great community.

• You have thought about and try to live out your own core values.

• You like the idea of being a mentor to both your peers and the next generation.

• You have a desire to set goals toward your own personal and professional development.

• You’re willing to listen to feedback in the form of praise, evaluation and guidance.

• You can’t help but notice that things could be done better; and then take the initiative to actually make it better.

• You’re a people person and naturally build genuine relationships with those around you.

• You love when you get to make someone’s day better.

• You’re an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.

• You’re incredibly flexible and collaborative.

• You’re motivated and driven to live the best version of you.

• You’re wildly productive and independent, but a team-player at heart.

• “Bonus points” awarded if you’ve already watched the CR YouTube or followed us on Instagram (Instarobindel).

Some Things You’ll Be Doing at CR:

• You’ll be there to assist campers with learning essential life skills.

• You’ll be implementing protocols and procedures to keep our entire community safe.

• You’ll be responsible for assessing skills and helping to plan activities.

• You’ll manage conflict - both your own and your campers.

• You‘ll set 3-5 goals for yourself this summer.

• You’ll do a self-evaluation midway and at the end of the summer.

• You’ll lead cabin meetings.

• You’ll write weekly evaluations of campers in your cabin.

• You’ll write end of the summer progress reports for campers in your activity area.

CR is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences to be critical to our success and are passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative environment for all employees. All are encouraged to apply as we continue to grow a smart, hard-working, and diverse team who love working together to build something that matters.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,100.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $1,100