Directly responsible to: Assistant Director

CIT Trainer will help plan and implement a complete CIT program. They will work closely with the Camp Director and Program Directors in preparation and evaluation of the program, as well as during the actual implementation.

The primary goal of the program is to train future camp leaders and counselors.

The program includes exposure to all major facets of the counselor’s job:

• Live with group of campers and help each camper adjust and grow in relation to other campers and camp life, and monitor daily care and hygiene of cabin group and living space.
• Communicate effectively with children and staff in all areas of the camp operation. To write lesson plans for activities, evaluations, reports, and requisitions as necessary.
• Work cooperatively as necessary with all other staff members in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
• Help with morning activities.
• Lead/teach activities appropriate to each particular group in specific program areas, such as swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor living, sports and games, etc., based on camper skills and program needs. Prepare activity plans for activities to be led.
• Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned.
• Act as host at tables during meals and assist with transition activities before meals.
• Lead cabin group in a devotional/calming time at bedtime daily.
• Set an overall good example for campers.
• Prepare written evaluation at the end of the summer following the guidelines provided by the Director.