COUNSELOR:  18-20 by August 1 and a High School Graduate.  One to two years of college education or the equivalent in camping experience preferred.

SENIOR COUNSELOR:  21 or older by August 1 with three to four years of college education or equivalent in camping experience preferred.

All must meet the minimum standards described in the Overall Staff Profile.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including hiking trips, overnights, moving equipment, perform activity skills as assigned

Willingness to learn more about leadership skills, camping skills, child development, diabetes and diabetes management.

Work effectively with campers and to place their needs above personal desires.

Apply specialized knowledge and skill in one or more camp program areas.

Organize and conduct specific activities with campers in small and large group situations.

Find enjoyment in outdoor living.

Practice healthy dietary and exercise habits.

Get along well with peers and supervisors.

Be committed to insuring the basic team philosophy of the camp.

Live in a cabin with a group of 15-18 campers, serving as their counselor, leader, role-model and friend.

With co-counselors, guide and direct cabin group in a variety of camp activities such as cabin program activities, overnights, and cabin/camp clean-up.

Help campers individually to adjust to camp and to live together as a group.

Maintain good relations with parents of campers.

Present a healthy and enthusiastic role model for campers.

See that safety rules for campers, cabins, program areas and general camp activities are not only posted, but followed.

Monitor campers' care of their diabetes which includes supervision of campers during blood testing and insulin administration.  Report any concerns or any other health-related matters to the Medical Staff.

Maintain active supervision of assigned campers during meals and snacks to ensure proper dietary education and compliance.

Facilitate campers' learning about diabetes.  Actively assist the members of the Medical Staff to increase each camper's understanding of own diabetes management.

Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, facilities and the natural environment.

Lead program activities as assigned by the Program Director.  Prepare and carry out lesson plans.

Actively participate in the planning and implementation of cabin, unit and camp programs and awards.

Carry out any duties assigned by the Program Director, Medical Coordinator or Camp Director.

Actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.

Supervise Counselor-In-Training assigned to cabin.  Provide evaluation/feedback during and at the end of camp to the CIT Director.

Effectively participate in end-of-season evaluations, reports, inventory and physical closing of camp.

Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.

Interpret and enforce safety and health regulations.

Maintain good relations with other staff members.