Also called: Cabin Counselor
Leads a group of campers through activities, meals, and nights at summer camp.
Lives in a cabin with 10 kids, teaches canoeing in the morning, runs a game of capture the flag, and gets everyone to sleep after the campfire.
Seasonal; usually paid weekly with room and board.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school; many are college students. Lifeguard and first aid certifications help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Leading a cabin of kids through canoeing, games and bedtime is human work AI can't touch.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to day camps and summer camps in winter or spring; many hire 16- and 17-year-olds
Classes: Physical education, Health, Theater or music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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