Job Description

2026 Summer Intent for Camp Fireweed

*YOU MUST BE A CURRENT CAMP FIRE ALAKSA EMPLOYEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION*

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Program: Camp Fireweed is an ACA Accredited Summer Day Camp
• Location: Camp operates on the campus of Alaska Pacific University (APU) in Anchorage Alaska.
• Camp Hours: Camp operates on weekdays Monday - Friday between the hours of 7am - 6pm
• Activities: We take full advantage of the natural outdoor setting at APU spending the majority of the day outdoors. Staff both participate and help facilitate all activities offered to youth such as: field games swimming boating hiking creative arts target sports rock wall climbing outdoor living skills/nature exploration and much more!

To review more details and information about each position please visit on your current position at Camp Fire and the position you are interested in you may be required to submit a full application. This will be communicated to you if necessary.**

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

• Cabin Counselor :
  • This position is primarily responsible for the minute-to minute supervision of a group of campers while working with other counselors and specialists to participate in and facilitate a variety of camp activities. As well this position assists in the day-to-day tasks needed in the running of camp.
  • Qualifications :
    • Sixteen (16) years of age or older required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Pay: $17.50/hour
  • Work Dates: May 4th - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule:
    • Full time 8 hours a day Monday - Friday
      
    • Part time positions available

• Lead Cabin Counselor:

• • This position primarily is responsible for the minute-to-minute supervision of a group of campers while working with other counselors and specialist to participate in and facilitate a variety of camp activities.
  • Qualifications:
    • Sixteen (16) years of age or older required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
    • Prior experience working at an outdoors camp at Camp Fire Alaska.
      
  • Pay: $18.56/hour
  • Work Dates: May 4th - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday
    

• Core Counselor:
  • The Core Counselor will be responsible for assisting and subbing for the Specialists as well as the day to day supervision of a group of campers.
  • Qualifications:
    • Required certification in one of these areas from nationally recognized provider:
      • Belay
      • Basic Archery Instructor
      • Lifeguard
      • Small watercraft safety
      • Wilderness First Aid
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
  • Pay: $19.37/hour
  • Work Dates: May 4 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Lifeguard Core Counselor:
  • A Lifeguard Core Counselor is primarily responsible for providing supervision to staff and campers during swimming activities as well as facilitate a fun safe and well thought out aquatics programming.
  • Qualifications:
    • Current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized provider (by start of position)
    • Sixteen (16) years of age or older required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
      
  • Pay: $19.37/hour
  • Work Dates: May 4 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Creative Arts Core Counselor:
  • The Creative Arts Core Counselor will be responsible for developing and teaching Creative Arts (Creative Arts drama singing music acting etc.) to campers.
  • Qualifications:
    • Prior experience in planning and leading Creative Arts activities.
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
  • Pay: $19.37/hour
  • Work Dates: April 20 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours Monday - Friday during camp program hours of 7am 6pm

• Outdoor Living Skills Specialist:
  • The OLS Specialist will be responsible for developing and teaching nature outdoor education and outdoor living skills activities to campers and providing guidance on utilizing Leave No Trace principles. Additionally this position will serve as back-up providing for coverage for Cabin Counselor duties as needed.
  • Qualifications:
    • Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certification preferred .
    • Prior experience in planning and leading Outdoor Living Skills activities.
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 20 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Field Trip Specialist:
  • A Field Trip Specialist is responsible for planning and coordinating off-site trips that expand campers knowledge and awareness of the natural environment within the Anchorage community.
  • Qualifications:
    • Twenty-One (21) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
    • Current Adult/Pediatric CPR AED & First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
    • Prior experience planning and facilitating field trips.
    • Valid Drivers License and eligibility to drive agency vehicles. Prior experience in and ability to drive and maneuver 15 passenger vans.
    • Current Wilderness First Aid certification issued by a nationally recognized provider preferred.
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 20th - August 14 2026 (beginning with planning and start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours/day Monday - Friday between camp hours of 7am 6pm

• Counselor in Training Specialist:
  • The CIT Specialist is primarily responsible for the day-to-day supervision training and coaching of a group of teen campers. They work closely with counselors and fellow specialists to model leadership build skills and help teens engage in a wide range of camp activities. Through guidance encouragement and active participation the CIT Specialist helps create a safe supportive and fun experience for all participants.
  • Qualifications:
    • Prior experience working with youth.
    • Twenty-one (21) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
    • Current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 6 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Boating Specialist:
  • The Boating Specialist will be providing fun and dynamic instruction guidance and supervision to staff and campers during boating (canoeing and kayaking) and natural bodies of water (bird identification shoreline exploration etc.) lessons and activities. Youll have the opportunity to teach and evaluate the skills of the campers and staff with regard to boating techniques.
  • Qualifications:
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
    • Current lifeguard certification (by start of position)
    • Prior experience in boating instruction and lesson planning in an open water setting.
    • Current instructor rating/instructor certification in the appropriate craft from a nationally recognized certifying body; American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred .
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 20 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Rockwall Specialist:
  • The Rock Wall Specialist will be responsible for providing instruction guidance and supervision to staff and campers during rock climbing activities and field trips. Additionally this position will serve as back-up providing for coverage for Cabin Counselor duties as needed.
  • Qualifications:
    • Current Belay Certification or evidence of successful training.
    • Prior experience in leading/facilitating recreational wall climbing bouldering and belaying
      
    • Prior experience working with youth preferred .
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
    • Current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 20 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Archery Specialist:
  • An Archery Specialist will be responsible for providing instruction guidance and supervision to staff and campers during Archery lessons and camp activities.
  • Qualifications:
    • Current certification in archery instruction from a nationally organized provider(s) or ability to obtain prior to season start.
    • Prior experience in instructing archery preferred .
    • Prior experience working with youth preferred .
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
    • Current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 20 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Swimming Specialist:
  • The Swimming Specialist will be responsible for providing instruction and supervision to staff and campers during swimming activities as well developing and executing progressive inclusive and fun pool programming.
    
  • Qualifications:
    • Water Safety Instructor/Swim Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized provider(s) preferred .
    • Prior experience working with youth
      
    • Prior experience in leading/facilitating swim lesson/activities.
    • Current Lifeguard Certification (By Start of Position).
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 20 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Behavior and Health Specialist:
  • The Camp Behavior and Health Specialists provide oversight of maintaining and monitoring youth attendance youth files completing all relevant paperwork and printing in a timely manner meeting weekly with the Camp Fire AK Family Service Manager communicating with parents camper behavior and healthcare and the overall camp health needs.
  • Qualifications:
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
    • Current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider.
    • Experience working with high needs youth.
    • Prior experience with youth healthcare delivery and youth social and emotional development needs preferred .
    • Current EMT Certification preferred .
      
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: April 4 - August 14 2026 ( beginning with start-up training)
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours a day Monday - Friday

• Unit Leader:
  • The Unit Leader is responsible for the overall management and supervision of assigned units overseeing all aspects of youth safety and staff supervision.
  • Qualifications:
    • Demonstrated leadership ability; minimum of one (1) year/season prior experience in staff supervision and youth management.
    • Eighteen (18) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
      
    • Prior experience with youth preferably in a day/resident camp setting.
    • Current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification from a nationally recognized provider. .
  • Pay: Starting at $19.89/hour with higher rates available based on experience.
  • Work Dates: March 9 - August 14 2026 (beginning with planning and start-up training)
    
  • Work Schedule: 8 hours/day Monday - Friday between camp hours of 7am 6pm

*ALL POSITIONS WILL OCCASIONALLY BE REQUIRED TO WORK EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS FOR TRAINING AND STAFF MEETINGS.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

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