Waterfront Supervisor

About us

Camp Starfish is a small business in Rindge, NH. We are professional, agile, challenging and our goal is to Provide a safe and inclusive environment to help campers and staff grow.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• On-the-job training
• Food provided
• Regular social events
• International workforce
• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities
• Lively atmosphere

Looking for a paid summer internship that transforms the lives of young people?

If you have a heart for creating meaningful connections and want to work in a beautiful outdoor setting, this is the opportunity for you!

About Us:

Camp Starfish is on a mission to create a transformative summer experience for children with emotional, learning, and behavioral challenges. As a Waterfront Supervisor, or Waterfront Administrator, you'll play a vital role in our leadership team, making lasting impressions on campers and staff, and fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

Responsibilities:

• Shared living with fellow supervisors, providing overnight coverage on a rotating basis and helping staff and campers adjust to camp life and group living.
• Creating a physically and emotionally safe environment.
• Nurture each camper and staff's development, self-esteem, and personal goals.
• Fully immerse yourself in camp life to learn skills like facilitating, behavior management, effective communication and supervision skills.
• Engage staff and campers in waterfront-based activities, rain or shine.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a lifeguard. (We will recertify you as a lifeguard via Red Cross - no cost to you!)
• Previous experience working as a supervisor in some capacity.
• Ideal candidate is a college student majoring in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field.
• Strong mental resilience and the ability to handle challenging yet rewarding scenarios with empathy and composure.
• Ability to work the entirety of the season including staff training dates.
• Pass all background and reference checks as required for seasonal employees of an organization working with vulnerable youth populations.
• One year of college/work/life experiences outside of high school.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Physical capability for outdoor activities in the heat of summer and specific environmental realities (humidity, wind, bugs, lake water) for extended hours.
• Capable of implementing behavior management techniques to assist campers in navigating escalated and crisis situations, fostering the development of their social and therapeutic coping skills.

Development and Fellowship Opportunities:

• Course credit in psychology, social work, education, and more.
• Over 140 hours of hands-on training for working with diverse children.
• Paid internship with 15-month Fellowship eligibility for further professional development.
• Weekly seminars covering Core Values, Self-Regulation, and Restorative Justice.

Internship Includes:

• Beautiful, immersive nature experience.
• Room and board included.
• Laundry service provided.
• Paid time off.
• Travel stipend for staff members traveling over 250 miles.
• Forge lifelong friendships in a supportive community.

How to Apply:

Ready to make a difference? Apply now through our easy application process to be part of a summer filled with growth, learning, and creating positive memories for campers.

Camp Starfish is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in making this summer unforgettable for campers who need it the most!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $3,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Able to work all summer from May 23rd - August 17th

License/Certification:

• Lifeguard Training (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rindge, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person