Outdoor Pursuits
Cook/Assistant Cook Job Description
Job Title: Cook/Assistant Cook
Responsible To: Camp Director, Food Shed Manager, Assigned Kitchen Faculty
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Willingness to manage and organize large quantities of food
Ability to prepare food for large groups
Ability to serve and clean up dining area from large groups
Maintain order of kitchen and dining area
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
Job Requirements:
1. Prepare breakfast for maintenance staff, permanent administrative team and day faculty as
necessary.
2. Maintain beverages (coffee, bug juice, water) daily.
3. Prepare noon meal for entire camp staff. Staff will eat on rotation beginning at 11:30.
4. Prepare dinner for administrative team, security, maintenance, health staff and guests.
5. Plan and serve meals with food provided.
6. Maintain sanitary conditions for kitchen and dining area.
7. Wash and sterilize all cooking and serving utensils.
8. Serve meals cafeteria style.
9. Maintain kitchen inventory.
10. Assist in the preparation of food for any evening program.
11. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
12. Return to unit when not attending to kitchen responsibilities.
13. Student staff are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership of each
unit.
14. Student staff are required to eat dinner in his/her assigned unit.
15. Student instructors are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and enforce the
policies and rules at camp.
16. Student staff will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include Caper chart
responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
17. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments.
18. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings.
19. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Food Shed Aide Job Description
Job Title: Food Shed Aide
Responsible To: Camp Director, Food Shed Manager
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Willingness to manage and organize large quantities of food
Ability to distribute food to large groups of campers and staff
Ability to measure & distribute appropriate amounts of food as assigned by Food Shed Manager
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
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Meet with Food Shed Manager at least one month prior to camp.
Help to unload and process deliveries from food distributors.
Accurately pack camp groups’ food and maintain system for pick up.
Assist kitchen staff with food preparation and distribution during lunch.
Maintain food requests for assigned unit. (within reason)
Maintain cleanliness of supply shed.
Rotate store coverage responsibility in the absence of the Food Shed Manager.
Assist in the preparation of food for any evening program.
9. Clearly identify role with assigned faculty member for student staff.
10. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
11. Student staff are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership of each
unit.
12. Student staff are required to eat breakfast & dinner in his/her assigned unit.
13. Student staff will be responsible for unit leadership during lunch and eat lunch in rotation under
the direction of the assigned Unit Leader.
14. Student staff are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and enforce the
policies and rules at camp.
15. Student staff will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include Caper chart
responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
16. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments
17. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings
18. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Guest Services Job Description
Job Title: Guest Services
Responsible To: Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director
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Have valid driver’s license
Ability to drive a manual transmission truck is helpful
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to be on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Memorization of the Homeland Security Advisory System
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
Job Requirements:
1. Meet with Camp Director for specific job responsibilities one month prior to camp or as directed
by Camp Director.
2. Maintain work schedule as assigned by the Camp Director.
3. Maintain trash disposal system and work with Unit leaders to ensure camper cooperation with
trash removal.
4. Maintain sanitation of outdoor and indoor showers, and toilet facilities as assigned.
5. Maintain paper products in all facilities.
6. Maintain all daily camp repairs specific to the condition of the grounds, unit equipment.
(lanterns, stoves, etc)
7. Maintain general cleanliness of the Pueblo & maintenance shed.
8. Maintain unit supplies as needed. (green boxes, lumber, tents, shovels, buckets, etc)
9. Keep in and around dumpster clean.
10. Garbage removal from picnic area and Pueblo.
11. Make emergency repairs in camp whenever possible.
12. Any other camp responsibilities as assigned by the Camp Director.
13. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments.
14. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings.
15. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Office Aide Job Description
Job Title: Office Aide
Responsible To: Camp Director, Office Manager
Job skills:
1. Demonstrated ability to manage and organize office to include registration, office machines, MS
OFFICE, email, etc.
2. Schedule flexibility with regards to academic & athletic responsibilities
3. Has telephone etiquette
4. Interest in Camp Administration
5. Organized, dependable, attention to detail, and task oriented
6. Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
Job Requirements:
1. Office Aid must be available throughout the semester to provide administrative assistance to the
Camp Director and/or Office Manager.
2. Prepare camper meetings. (i.e. manuals, meeting notifications, room reservations,
transportation reservations, equipment, staff correspondence, registration, etc)
3. Assist in camp execution.
4. Answer telephone and/or return calls in a timely manner.
5. Photocopy as necessary.
6. Attend to errands as necessary.
7. Van certified by Springfield College.
8. Bring students to main campus as necessary.
9. Work long hours throughout the week of camp.
10. Maintain organization of office.
11. Maintain clear communication with units, security and maintenance.
12. Responsible for camper scheduling.
13. Assist in activity areas as needed.
14. Assist in the preparation of food for any evening program.
15. Clearly identify role with assigned faculty member for student staff.
16. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
17. Student staff are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership of each
unit.
18. Student staff are required to eat breakfast & dinner in his/her assigned unit.
19. Student staff will be responsible for unit leadership during lunch and eat lunch in rotation under
the direction of the assigned Unit Leader.
20. Student staff are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and enforce the
policies and rules at camp.
21. Student staff will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include Caper chart
responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
22. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments.
23. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings.
24. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Security Job Description
Job Title: Camp Security
Responsible To: Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Evening Security Supervisor
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Ability to secure camp entrance daily
Public speaking with regard to checking in guests, etc.
Dependable, outspoken, and confident
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
Willingness to sacrifice yourself for the safety and well being of others, both those you know
and those you do not
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Maintain security of campgrounds.
Maintain security of camp entrance.
Report daily deliveries, announce visitors etc.
Follow any instruction given by Camp Director, Office Staff, and Day/Night Security Supervisor.
Assist with unit camp craft instruction during time away from camp entrance.
On call during camp events.
7. Clearly identify role with assigned faculty member for student staff.
8. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
9. Student staff are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership of each
unit.
10. Student staff are required to eat breakfast & dinner in his/her assigned unit.
11. Student staff will be responsible for unit leadership during lunch and eat lunch in rotation under
the direction of the assigned Unit Leader.
12. Student staff are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and enforce the
policies and rules at camp.
13. Student staff will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include Caper chart
responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
14. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments.
15. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings.
16. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Health Aide Description
Job Title: Health and Safety Aide
Responsible To: Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Medical Coordinator
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Ability to perform advanced first aid and CPR
Possess a basic level of counseling skills specific to patient care
Dependable, reliable, and confident
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
Willingness to be on call on a rotation basis throughout the entirety of camp including overnight
hours
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Maintain confidentiality of patient care and records.
Maintain First Aid office.
File patient care report/log.
Follow any instruction given by Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and Medical
Coordinator.
5. Assist Medical Coordinator with daily Health and Safety meetings.
6. Assist with unit camp craft instruction during time away from other duties.
7. On call during camp events.
8. Clearly identify role with assigned faculty member for student staff.
9. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
10. Student staff are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership of each
unit.
11. Student staff are required to eat breakfast & dinner in his/her assigned unit.
12. Student staff will be responsible for unit leadership during lunch and eat lunch in rotation under
the direction of the assigned Unit Leader.
13. Student staff are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and enforce the
policies and rules at camp.
14. Student staff will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include Caper chart
responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
15. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments.
16. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings.
17. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Special Events Job Description
Job Title: Special Events
Responsible To: Camp Director, Special Events Faculty
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Willingness to instruct large groups
Public Speaking
Organized, dependable and the ability to promote evening activities prior to camp
Experience with special events preferred
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
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Work with assigned faculty instructor throughout pre-season.
Distribute information to campers at pre-camp meetings.
Prepare logistical connections. (i.e. DJ, supplies, candles, scripts etc)
Assist in the planning, promotion and execution of Unit and All Camp events.
Assist in the preparation of food for any evening program.
Assist with the set up and clean up of all events.
7. Clearly identify role with assigned faculty member for student staff.
8. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
9. Student staff are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership of each
unit.
10. Student staff are required to eat breakfast & dinner in his/her assigned unit.
11. Student staff will be responsible for unit leadership during lunch and eat lunch in rotation under
the direction of the assigned Unit Leader.
12. Student staff are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and enforce the
policies and rules at camp.
13. Student staff will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include Caper chart
responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
14. Student staff may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any athletic or
commencement commitments.
15. Student staff should attend all required pre-camp meetings.
16. Student staff should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and all relations
with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.
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Student Class Instructor Job Description
Job Title: Student Class Instructor
Responsible To: Camp Director, Assigned Faculty Instructor
Activity Areas:
Backcountry Skills
Disc Golf
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Camp craft
Fishing
Outdoor Cooking
Ropes Course
Canoeing
Kayaking
Outdoor Games
Tai Ji Jian Swordplay
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Demonstrated proficiency in skills related to the applied position
Demonstrated competencies as outlined in course syllabus
Certification as necessary for course
Demonstrate effective communication skills, good judgment, and strong leadership skills
Job Requirements:
1. Meet with assigned faculty instructor at least one-month prior to camp.
2. Assist in the planning of approximately 7 hours of instruction for daily class.
3. Clearly identify role with assigned faculty member for student class instructor.
4. Assist with the opening and closing procedures of camp as assigned.
5. Prepare assigned activity area with appropriate equipment.
6. Inventory equipment for following year.
7. Serve as instructor for co-curricular time
a. Student class instructors for sailing, canoeing & fishing are required to supervise the
waterfront daily during camper free time and as necessary for any special event
b. Student class instructors for mountain biking, ropes, & rock climbing may open activity
area to campers under the direction of the assigned faculty member during camper free
time
c. Disc golf student class instructors may sign out PETA discs during camper free time
8. Student class instructors are required to assist Unit Leaders with the supervision and leadership
of each unit.
9. Student class instructors are required to eat breakfast & dinner in his/her assigned unit.
10. Student class instructors will be responsible for unit leadership during lunch and eat lunch in
rotation under the direction of the assigned Unit Leader.
11. Student class instructors are responsible to understand, interpret, personally observe and
enforce the policies and rules at camp.
12. Student class instructors will serve as an example in Unit and All Camp practices to include
Caper chart responsibilities, use of electronics and time away from the unit and/or camp.
13. Student class instructors may not spend more than 24 hours away from camp, this includes any
athletic or commencement commitments
14. Student class instructors should attend all required pre-camp meetings
15. Student class instructors should exemplify the Humanics philosophy of Springfield College and
all relations with staff and campers, as well as serve as a role model for campers.