JOB OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND AT LIONS CAMP KIRBY

Throughout the year Camp Kirby Accepts Applications for the following positions, offered each summer. Please specify which summer season you are applying for and which position. Resume should include list of 3 references (at least one must be school or work related). Salaries are comparable to similar camps and there is some opportunity for additional pay (i.e. covering weekend camper stay-overs).

Camp Kirby Counselors

Male counselor candidates are currently needed for both full-time and part-time summer positions. Applicants may apply for 1 summer session or both.

Counselors for our 4-week Summer Session for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
These counselors should be 18 or older, and be enthusiastic/child-oriented people with some background or training in working with deaf and hearing impaired youth. Love of the outdoors is a plus, as is any experience in working with arts and crafts, nature studies or other summer-fun activities.

Counselors for 4-week Summer Session of Cub Scout Camp
These counselors should be 18 or older, with some camping experience or training. Experience working with children is preferred, plus a love of nature and outdoor activities is helpful.

Directors

Deaf Camp Director
Camp Kirby is currently accepting qualified applicants for the Deaf Camp Director position. Those interested in applying for this position should be over 25, with significant training/experience in working with deaf/hearing impaired people as well as have the ability to sign. Position requires planning of daily activities, supervising of counselors, planning interesting, beneficial programs for the campers - with an eye toward personal growth, enhancing of team-skills and enjoyment of summer activities including swimming, hiking, campfires, story-telling etc. Tell us why you love children and why this work experience appeals to you. Send detailed resume to the address at the bottom of this page.

Assistant

Program Aide
 Assistant to the Program Director with some training/experience in working with deaf/hearing impaired people. Position requires helping to plan daily activities, assisting counselors, helping to plan interesting, beneficial programs for the campers - with an eye toward personal growth, enhancing of team-skills and enjoyment of summer activities including swimming, hiking, campfires, and story-telling.

Work Environment

During your off hours, you will find lots to see and do in the neighborhood! Camp Kirby is 10 minutes from Lake Nockamixon State Park (some 3000 acres) with sailing, boating and other activities. The Camp is about 30 minutes from New Hope, PA - a renowned center for those with an interest in antiques, art, theater, etc. Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton is 20-25 minutes north of the Camp with fun spots including Dorney Park.

Application for any of these positions should be made to:

Ed Hogan, Lions Camp Kirby
Phone: 215 257-7460
Or send resume with cover letter to:
Lions Camp Kirby
1336 Meadow Lane
Perkasie, PA 18944

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