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Year-round Positions

Kitchen & Janitorial Help:

P/T Yearly Position

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Please fill out application and email application & resume to:

Debi Hite campwhittiersb@aol.com

or mail to:

Camp Whittier - 2400 Hwy 154 - Santa Barbara, Ca 93105

Summer Jobs

Apply for the job of your dreams!

Enjoy a summer working with kids in a rewarding environment!

Now accepting applications for the 2010 Summer!

Working at summer camp is hard work, but the rewards are worth your effort. You'll leave Camp Whittier with loads of memories, skills for working with children, a sense of accomplishment, and a whole bunch of new best friends. If you love the outdoors and want to make a difference for kids, Camp Whittier may be the place for you!

Thank you for your interest in a summer staff position at Camp Whittier. The following are details about the jobs and our summer camp programs. Take a look to see if Camp Whittier feels like a good fit for your skills and values.

For all summer camp positions please contact:

Summer Camp Director
Burton "Coyote"Lang
805-962- 6776
cwsummerdirector@aol.com

or

Summer Camp Program Coordinator
Donald "Badger" Butters
805-962-6776
cwsummerdirector@aol.com

Summer Staff Positions - Thank you for your interest in employment at Camp Whittier for the summer of 2010! Employment is five weeks, including paid staff training and four one-week sessions. Most start dates are between July 1 & July 5, depending on the position and conclude August 6th, 2010. (July 4th will be a day off) Salaries listed are for the full salary, plus show the weekly rate. Room & board is provided. All employees must be a minimum age of 18.

Staff Positions Available:

Counselor in Training Directors -Female & Male- Develop and implement a challenging and fun training for youth ages 14-17 in the Counselor-in-Training programs. Teach leadership and skills for working with youth. Previous experience with camp counseling and teens is required. Minimum age 21. Starts June 21, 2010 ($310/week)

Aquatic Staff (Lifeguards) - Must have a high degree of competency of the aquatic environment. Teach, lead and supervise all swimming and pool activities. Maintain pool chemicals and surrounding areas. Assist with all-camp events and camp activities as needed. Current Lifeguard Training is required, WSI or equivalent desired. Starts July 1, 2010. ($350/week)

Challenge Specialists - Must have a high degree of competency in the challenge course area. Facilitate initiatives, low ropes, high ropes, and rock wall activities for groups of campers of various ages. Must be able to safety check and maintain the ropes course (high and low), rock wall and equipment. Documented facilitator training and experience is required. Starts July 1, 2010. ($350/week)

Health Care Staff - Responsible for first aid and health care of all campers and staff. Advise counselors on appropriate handling of campers' special needs and medical issues. Administer medications and first aid. Work under a physician's standing orders. Qualifications: RN, LPN, student nurse, graduate nurse, EMT, paramedic or physician. Minimum age 21, Starts June 28, 2010. ($430/week)

Counselors - Lead, guide and provide activity leadership for 6-10 campers of a similar age group in camp activities, group living and personal development. Counselors need experience in camping and working with children. Starts July 5, 2010 ($250/week)

Naturalist- Must have a high degree of competency of the natural environment. Must be able to teach campers the basics of natural history, ecology, environmental science, etc. Starts June 21st, 2010. ($350/week)

Music & Drama Specialists (2- one music, one drama)- Must have a high degree of competency of drama & musical arts. Must be able to provide instruction fro campers in musical arts, provide resources for musical instruments and ideas. Starts July 5, 2010. ($300/week)

Support Staff - Janitorial & Kitchen help needed. PT, flexable hours. Some training a plus, but come with a positive attitude and we will train. Starts June 15 - August 31st. Pay DOE.

Employment Guide

Staff Application

Reference Form

Please feel free to contact us with any questions:

Debi "Phoenix" Hite- Camp Whittier Director - Camp Whittier Related Questions- campwhittiersb@aol.com

Burton "Coyote" Lang- Summer Camp Director -Summer Camp Questions - cwsummerdirector@aol.com

Donald "Badger" Butters- Summer Camp Program Coordinator - Summer Camp Questions- cwsummerdirector@aol.com

or call 805-962-6776

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