Summer Camp Expedition Counselors
Summer at Breakwater is accepting applications for summer expedition counselors to join our
dynamic summer camp team.

About the Position:

Summer at Breakwater is looking for Summer Camp Expedition Counselors to support Trip
Leaders on week long daytime and/or overnight Expeditions throughout the summer. Our high
quality, high energy summer programming attracts curious campers ages 9-14 looking for
opportunities to explore and deepen their knowledge and experience in outdoor adventure.
Expedition Counselors will be a part of the Expedition Team supporting Trip Leaders and
Campers in an engaging trip experience.

Schedule and Start Date:

We are seeking teachers who can join us for one trip or multiple trips.
Mandatory Training on Thursday/Friday, June 22nd & 23rd, 9 am - 3pm

Trips Include:

• Breakwater Bike-packing (week of June 26, overnights)

- Summer in the City, on Two Wheels (week of July 3, no 7/4, day camp, 8 am - 4 pm)
- Birding & Photography Adventures (week of July 3, no 7/4, day camp, 8 am - 4 pm)
- Portland Day Trippers (week of July 10 and July 17, day camp, 8 am - 4 pm)

• Wild River Wilderness Backpacking (week of July 17, overnights)
• Casco Bay Adventures (week of July 24, overnights)

Check out the Expedition Descriptions (click on Expedition tab)

Compensation:

Stipends range at $600-800/week, with additional pay for overnights.

Qualifications:

• History of professional work experience teaching elementary or middle school aged youth
• Experience in the outdoors, biking, hiking, trips preferred

• Demonstrated ability to engage in positive relationships with staff, supervisors, children, and

families

• Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively
• Teaching experience in a classroom, summer camp (highly preferred), after school program, or

other educational/ youth development setting

How to Apply:

Resumes will be reviewed as they come in until the position is filled. All applications should include your cover letter,
resume and three professional references along with any special application materials specified in the posting.
Applications should be sent to:

Breakwater School
c/o Amy Pichette

Enrichment Director

856 Brighton Ave

Portland, ME 04102

apichette@breakwaterlearning.org

Breakwater is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and does not discriminate in employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or
other non-merit factor.