Summer Camp Team Leader Position

Summer Camp Team Leader
Position (Jun-Aug)

Position Summary

Summer camp counselors provide instruction in firearms safety, fishing education, and science-based camps. Camp activities include canoeing, archery, hiking, indoor rock wall, camping, arts and crafts and much more! If you are an outdoors oriented person, or willing to train this is a once in a lifetime camp employment experience to pass it on to the next generation.

Throughout the 10-week season staff can expect to instruct on a variety of outdoor skills to diverse audiences ranging in age from 9-16. Develop your teaching skills and broaden your own outdoor experiences in a beautiful northern Minnesota setting. This position is commonly used to fulfill internship requirements for undergraduate education, recreation, and outdoor education programs.

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Position dates: June 3rd, 2024 - August 9th, 2024

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma
Teaching experience or experience working with youth
Creativity, flexibility, and initiative are vital skills for success
A commitment to lifelong learning and improvement
Desire to maintain a healthy community and workplace

Desired Qualifications

Conversational language skills in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other languages
First aid or first responder certified

Who Should Apply

Young professionals in the outdoor education field
- This position will give you the opportunity to practice your outdoor education skills and ample experience managing campers
Those interested in going into teaching
- This job will give you lots of teaching experience, experience managing student behaviors, and opportunities to develop new teaching styles
Those interested in natural resources careers
- Being at Deep Portage will help you learn to communicate science topics and will introduce you to professionals in the wildlife/natural resources field.

Anyone else looking for a unique and
- If you are someone who likes to work hard outside and enjoys spending time with kids, this could be a great position for you.

Make this the best summer ever for campers!

Team leaders at Deep Portage co-lead groups of campers throughout their week at Deep Portage, leading them on classes and adventures such as Canoeing, Archery, Firearms in the Field, Range Days, Teambuilding, Climbing Wall, and more. Check out some photos of summer camp!

Campout Night

Firearms in the Field

Archery

Campout Night

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Be a part of the larger community!

While Deep Portage is located in rural north central Minnesota, there is still plenty to keep busy with. We are a short drive from the towns of Hackensack, Longville, and Pine River. A few popular attractions for staff include:

Paul Bunyan State Trail (Bike/snowmobile)
Rendezvous Brewing
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Charng Thai Restaurant
Pine River Bowling Alley
Tons of Cass County public land/trails

Staff ice fishing trip on Little Boy Lake

Enjoying Ice Cream in downtown Hackensack

Trivia at Rendezvous Brewing

Staff ice fishing trip on Little Boy Lake

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What Former Staff Say:

“So much to say here. The exposure to literally thousands of students and adults is valuable in crafting your educational style. Deep Portage solidified my love of experiential learning and the joy of teaching."

— Jared Little, 2011-2012

“Deep Portage has helped me become a more well-rounded educator. From teaching kids about orienteering to sustainable energy. One thing that surprised me was just how important the local community can be to help support an organization."

— John Roth, 2021-2023

“Working here taught me so much about working with people/students from different backgrounds. I was reminded that we have no idea what a student's home life might be. This lesson in empathy will help me as I become a nurse to never make assumptions about the patients I treat."

— Steven Gang, 2014-2016

“So many things from Deep Portage have stuck with me. I had no idea how lucky I was to have 18k of beautiful hike and ski trails that started about 15 feet from my doorstep. What a gift.”

— Charlotte Wollenburg, 2009-2011