What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Heads position at Camp Robindel?
Minimum Requirements
The main prerequisite for a counselor at Robindel is a desire to live, work and play with children. We seek mature and reliable people who can be counted on to be part of a team, and who are committed to personal and professional development.
Here at Robindel, our cabin counselors are also activity specialists. This means that you get to spend your days sharing your passion for sports, arts or nature with all of the camp community.
We are looking for people who like to work hard and play hard! Most staff at Robindel return for more than one summer and many find clarity in their career goals after spending summers with us. We are happy to work with you to fulfill internship requirements, should you have any.
All counselors must complete one year of university, or be of the equivalent age.
Department Heads
Department Heads are responsible for overseeing a department area, which includes organizing the daily program (6 activity periods) for campers and staff, and maintaining the equipment and facility area. Department heads are experts in their program area. Aside from expertise in coaching an activity, the position requires organization, creativity, good judgment and decision-making skills, and an “instructor voice.” As a department head, you are the go-to person for everything in your department area at Robindel.
The CRew
The CRew at CR wear many hats! One minute you may be planning birthday parties, staff appreciation, evening activities, and special events. The next minute you’ll be serving snack, canteen, and popsicles on a hot day. Mail delivery, phone calls, bugles, photocopies, announcements and greeting visitors? Yup, the CRew do those too. The CRew work together in a busy office, always interacting with campers and staff. They are organized, punctual, friendly, full of energy, and super hard working.
Specialty Staff