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Gold Arrow Camp


View Our Open Positions:

Sailing Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

We’re looking for young people who want to spend their summer helping kids between the ages of 7-14 have the best summer of their lives, all while learning leadership and career skills for themselves. You’ll spend your summer working with kids on one of America’s premier sailing lakes, helping them to master sailing small boats, and getting to be on the water yourself. Every day, you’ll help kids learn to sail on one of America’s premier sailing lakes, Huntington Lake. …

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Target Sports Counselor – Riflery, Skeet/Trap Shooting, Archery, and Axe Throwing!

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

Target sports counselors are integral to providing our campers with a classic summer camp experience. We need young people who enjoy shooting sports or archery (or axe throwing!) to come and teach the next generation how to enjoy those sports, do so safely, and improve their skills. Our target sports program features target shooting with 22 caliber rifles, skeet/trap shooting with 12 gauge shotguns, archery and axe throwing, all on their own dedicated ranges. If you love to shoot and …

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Group Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

Group Counselors live in cabins with campers between the ages of 6-14. The group counselor goes to activities with the cabin. We send our campers to activities as a cabin group, so the Group Counselor goes along with the cabin. Group Counselors are responsible for facilitating personal growth in campers, goal setting and tracking, fostering interpersonal communication and conflict management. They help campers process their emotions, as well as triumphs and setbacks. Group Counselors share counseling responsibilities with Activity Counselors, …

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Waterski & Wakeboard Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

Waterski and wakeboard counselors at Gold Arrow Camp are responsible for teaching our campers how to waterski, wakeboard, or kneeboard. These counselors serve as boat drivers for this key program, which we have been providing to campers since the 1950’s. Waterski and wakeboard counselors live and work at either our Huntington Lake location or on our island outpost on Shaver Lake, both in the central Sierra mountains of California. Waterski and wakeboard counselors are a critical part of our team, …

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Backpacking Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

Backpacking counselors at Gold Arrow Camp are responsible for leading a group of 8-10 campers on an amazing overnight experience in the beautiful Sierra National Forest, near the famous John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails. Backpacking counselors are responsible for navigation, helping with water purification, cooking, and bear prevention. Counselors work with a group counselor to supervise the campers. Backpacking counselors are also responsible for teaching campers about Leave No Trace themes, as we are a LNT accredited program. The …

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Camp Administration and Customer Service

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

We’re looking for young people who want to work on the administrative team for a world-class summer camp. We genuinely believe in providing both kids and their parents at home with an unmatched experience. If you want to learn about exceptional customer service and get hands on experience with a small business focused on serving customers, this is an opportunity not to be missed! In this job, you’ll work as a part of our administrative team, answering parent questions and …

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Mountain Biking Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

We’re looking for people who love mountain biking, adventure, and working with kids. As a mountain biking counselor you’ll be responsible for teaching small groups of campers the basics of off-road mountain biking on our property in the High Sierra of Central California. We have a fleet of Trek and Cannondale bikes ready for campers to use while you help them experience the excitement of mountain biking! The primary responsibility of Gold Arrow Camp counselors is the care and safety …

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Horseback Riding Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

Horseback riding counselors are responsible for teaching our campers the basics of horsemanship, grooming, and trail riding. They also care for our herd of 10 horses. Horseback counselors interact and teach groups of 8-10 campers with the help of our Group Counselors. We’re looking for people who love horses, horseback riding, and working with kids! The primary responsibility of Gold Arrow Camp counselors is the care and safety of all campers. We are looking for counselors who are positive role …

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Rock Climbing & High Ropes Counselor

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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Full Time Expires June 2, 2021

Rocks & Ropes Counselors teach our campers the basics of rock climbing on the stunning natural granite climbing runs on our property just south of Yosemite’s El Capitan and Half Dome. They also facilitate campers as they cross our 2 level high ropes course, zipline and other adventure activities. We’re looking for people who love rock climbing and want to share that love with kids! The primary responsibility of Gold Arrow Camp counselors is the care and safety of all …

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Employer Partners

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Meet the Team

Marie Smallwood Marie Smallwood Meet Marie
Antonio Hundley Antonio Hundley Meet Antonio
Ashley Williams Ashley Williams Meet Ashley
Kindrea Hill Kindrea Hill Meet Kindrea
Mia Zeigler Mia Zeigler Meet Mia
Sean Collins Sean Collins Meet Sean
Leola Moore Leola Moore Meet Leola

Contact & Location

Phone
(850) 599-3700
Email
cpdcenter@famu.edu
Address

Center for Access and Student Success (CASS), Suite 309
1735 Wahnish Way
Tallahassee, FL 32310

Service Hours

M 8am-5pm
T 8am-5pm
W 8am-5pm
TH 8am-5pm
F 8am-5pm
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Career and Professional Development Center
Center for Access and Student Success (CASS), Suite 309
1735 Wahnish Way
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 599-3700
cpdcenter@famu.edu
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