Raquette Lake Camps Application

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COMPANY WEBSITE: https://raquettelake.com
 
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Operating continuously since 1916, Raquette Lake Camps is a traditional sleep-away camp located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The separate Boys Camp & Girls Camp are family-owned/operated and offers campers a nurturing environment and the finest in programs and facilities. Our campers range in age from 6 - 15 years old and attend camp for a full 7-week session.

Raquette Lake Camps are separate boys and girls camps located on opposite sides of stunning Raquette Lake, one of the Adirondack Fulton chain of lakes. Both camps are nestled against the shores, meaning that the lake is never out of view, never  far away. Our remoteness provides a peaceful backdrop for campers and counselors to relax, play and get away from the hectic fast-paced world.

Staff members at Raquette Lake Camps don’t entertain campers, we engage them. And to make sure that happens, we are looking for counselors who are prepared to be the best big brothers and big sisters they can be. Through your passion and personality, campers will learn more about themselves and their potential.

Raquette counselors get the chance to develop deep bonds with their campers, spending seven weeks in the same bunk with the same kids and staff...while many also work at a favorite activity area where they can share their skills with all our campers.  These program activity areas are manned by both professional instructors and dedicated counselors, who challenge campers to learn new skills and improve old ones, all while having so much fun they never want to leave.

At Raquette, we believe that when kids just play that's how they make friends, exercise, build community, and have fun. And play at Raquette means a blend of guided instruction, learning, practice and doing. Our setting is non-competitive, but we challenge our campers every day to try something new, do something better than they did yesterday, and have fun while doing it.

Most importantly though, friends are the reason campers (and many of our staff) return year after year. A child will only love camp and have fun if he or she has a friend to enjoy it with. Having friends and big brothers/big sisters to lean on makes trying new or scary things easier. That's why we take counselor orientation seriously, teaching counselors how to foster those friendships, all while helping campers be the best they can be.

That's why in many ways, we measure our success by the personal connections our campers take home with them far more than any trophies or awards. And that all starts with great counselors. Are you one?

OPPORTUNITIES @ Raquette Lake Camps
Industry: Hospitality
Functions: Multiple Functions
 
Multiple Full-Time Summer Positions (Rising Sophomores): 
Head of Boys Camp Basketball
Boys Camp Waterski Staff 
Boys Camp Canoe/Kayak/Trip Staff
Boys Camp General Counselors
Boys and Girls Camp Tennis Staff
Boys and Girls Camp Sail Staff 
Boys and Girls Camp Swim Staff 
 
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To learn more about the requirements for each of these opportunities, please select a position from the dropdown list below. As resumes are reviewed in real time, it's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible to benefit from our internal advocates and, if desired, our resume review. Please review the final HIVE Hacks HERE, to ensure your resume is as perfect as possible prior to submitting your application. 
Multiple Positions Detailed Below

As resumes are reviewed in real time, it's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible to benefit from our internal advocates and, if desired, our resume review.

Functions: Multiple Functions
Paid/Unpaid: Paid
Location: Raquette Lake, NY
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
From the moment you arrive you will realize that we mean it when we say that you are part of the family. Yes, you'll work hard, but just remember, the job we are asking you to do is play with kids. Be their big brother or big sister, and become a part of their lives.

Many of our counselors return, sometimes even after being away for a summer or two, because from the moment you arrive we strive to treat our staff fairly and embrace them as if they've been with us for years. We encourage you to participate and have just as much of an awesome summer experience as the campers.

We work in teams so you are never isolated, and we are open to all good ideas and suggestions that might make for a more rewarding camp experience.

Lot's of camps talk about fostering a family atmosphere but we mean it! Our counselors have a habit of getting together and traveling together after camp. We have many counselors who decided to become roommates or get full-time jobs together. In fact, we have had several couples in the last few years who met at camp and later got (or are getting) married.

Positions Available Right Now

Head of Boys Camp Basketball - High-profile and fun position teaching and playing with kids 8-15 years old in one of the country’s oldest and most respected sleepaway summer camps. You’ll have a staff of enthusiastic counselors dedicated to basketball, private accommodations with internet access, days and nights off, and all expenses covered. Salary is open for discussion, fair and generous. Our other head staff are interesting people to be friends with and cover a range of ages and experience. Many return year after year, making summers at Raquette Lake part of their career mosaic. Come, make a difference, and have the best summer of your life.

Boys Camp Waterski Staff - seeking people who ski or wakeboard and want to share that passion with kids. Boat driving experience a plus. We will train.

Boys Camp Canoe/Kayak/Trip Staff - we will certify you as a lifeguard and provide a Wilderness First Aid course. Should love to be outdoors and on the water. We train.

Boys Camp General Counselors - a terrific opportunity to play various sports and activities all summer while developing a tremendous connection with a group of kids.

Boys and Girls Camp Tennis Staff - professional experience not needed, good skills and love of the game are. We will train.

Boys and Girls Camp Sail Staff - let us take you passion for sailing and show you how you can teach and share that with kids all summer long.

Boys and Girls Camp Swim Staff - we will train and certify good swimmers who want to spend the summer on the water to be lifeguards and swim instructors

QUALIFICATIONS

  • What are you passionate about? It could be as simple as "I love being outdoors all day," or as detailed as "I want to share my love of sailing with others," or one of a million things in between. If you have a passion that you are prepared to share, then Raquette Lake Camps may be perfect for you. We have high expectations. You should be 19 or have completed one year of college.

  • As a general counselor, experience and enthusiasm for working with children are necessities. As a specialty counselor, you need to have a high level of skill in a specific activity, or show an aptitude and strong interest. We hold a mandatory orientation the week before camp; some programs require additional training.

  • Finally, we expect you to have sound judgment and decision making skills, and be warm, caring, and patient.

Room and Board

As a general counselor or activity specialist, you will live in the bunks, eat meals, and go to activities with your camper group.  We typically have a 2-1 or 3-1 (age dependent) camper to counselor ratio and bunks with up to 12 campers each.

As a Raquette Lake Camps Staff Member, your salary is determined by your experience and the number of weeks you work, including the paid Orientation week(s). If any certifications are required we will pay for those, as well as for your time. You will not be charged for anything. Staff uniforms are provided, both room & board is provided, laundry is provided.

All bunks have their own bathrooms and most have their own showers. There is a shower house on boys camp for the oldest boys bunks.

Employee Perks

  • You will make many life-long friends and develop life skills through leading, guiding, and caring for campers. You will learn from high school and college coaches, professors and teachers, pro athletes, and professional artists.  
     
  • Our pay is highly competitive, workers compensation is provided, and room and board is covered.
     
  • There is high-speed internet access available in counselor lounges and you will have access to many of our facilities during your free time.
     
  • Alternatively, you can choose to disconnect from the wired world and enjoy the natural splendor all around you.
     
  • All counselors have at least 6 days off during the season and 4 nights off each week.
     
  • Did we mention that you get to spend your summer playing with kids, doing sports and activities you used to do as a kid, or always wanted to try but never got around to?

Getting Here and Getting Around

At a minimum, all staff need to arrive on June 17 for the start of orientation. Certain positions require either additional skill specific orientation and/or certifications and those positions would start earlier, but we require all counselors to commit to staying until the last day of camp on August 14.

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