Junior CIT and CIT (Counselor In Training)

Opening: CIT/JCIT (Counselor in Training/Junior Counselor in Training)

Reports to:  Group Leader, Head Counselor, Camp Director

Dates/Times

  • Required Staff Development: Wednesday 5/29, Thursday 5/30, 1/2 day Friday 5/31

  • 7 Weeks of Camp (2- consecutive weeks minimum--bonus for staff who work all seven weeks)

    • Week 1: June 2nd - June 6th

    • Week 2: June 9th - June 13th

    • Week 3: June 16th - June 20th

    • Week 4: June 23rd - 27th

      • No camp June 19th - Juneteenth

      • No camp June 30th - July 4th

    • Week 5: July 7th - July 11th

    • Week 6: July 14th - July 18th

    • Week 7: July 21st - July 25th

  • 8:00 - 5:00 PM M-F

  • Weekends off

Description

Camp Moon River Junior CITs and CITs will assist Camp Counselors in all activities with the campers.   All J/CIT applicants should be interested in working with children and possess maturity, flexibility, a strong work ethic, and the ability to have fun. J/CITs will be assigned to either a Program Specialist, a bunk of campers, or, in some cases, both.  Being a CMR JCIT or CIT is an incredible leadership opportunity and a chance to develop skills that future employers will find valuable. You will be able to translate your CMR experience to help you in almost any future endeavor.

Recommended:

JCITs are rising Sophomores in high school

CITs are rising Juniors and Seniors in high school

All applicants will complete two interviews

Successful background check on file

Under 16 will need to complete a work permit

Upon hire, J/CITs will complete mandatory training before the first day of camp.

J/CITs will

  • Make the camp a fun place by actively participating and helping in all activities as assigned.

  • Serve as a positive role model for all campers and peers.

  • Help supervise cleaning and meals.

  • Help provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for campers.

  • Help campers resolve conflicts.

  • Always work with a Counselor or Program Specialist.

  • Work to learn the basics of child development, programming, supervision procedures, and policies, etc.

  • Work with staff to develop and co-lead activities.

  • Participate in informal and formal activities with campers.

  • Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities.

  • Set a good example to campers and peers regarding camp rules, procedures, and practices, including sportsmanship.

  • They will assist Counselors in supervising and supporting each camper and have the opportunity to inspire, comfort, support, and lead by example.

  • Represent Camp Moon River when interacting with parents and community members.

  • Will have the opportunity to be superheroes.

­Physical Aspects of the Job

Ability to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.

Additional physical requirements of a J/CIT position could be endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking, jogging or running, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities;  requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work irregular hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs.