Responsible for the daily care and direction of a group of preschool or school-age campers. Will plan, organize, implement age-appropriate activities indoors and outdoors with the partnership of a co-counselor, providing a summer filled of fun!

The Camp Counselor works under the supervision of the Camp Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, and implements a variety of activities for assigned group of campers to engage them physically, emotionally, and creatively.

• Ensures the safety and physical and emotional wellbeing of all campers.

• Uses strong supervision techniques at all times during the day at camp and on out-of-camp field trips.

• Creates a fun, welcoming atmosphere in which campers can feel happy, secure, and grow.

• Adheres to and upholds all camp rules and regulations.

• Collaborates, shares responsibility, and utilizes teamwork with co-counselor and other counselors.

• Communicates in a professional manner with Camp Directors concerning camper or personal matters.

• Communicates daily in a professional manner with campers’ parents.

• Actively participates in camp games, activities, and programs alongside campers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be at least age 18 years of age.

• Desire to work with preschool or school-age children indoors and outdoors in a summer camp setting.

• Willing to be trained and certified to perform CPR and first aid.

• Willing to wear appropriate swim attire as directed and get in the water to assist lifeguards with the supervision of campers during possible pool days.

• Ability to lead and direct children in a positive manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other counselors.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, counselors, Camp Directors, and parents.

• Ability to separate and create a balance between work and personal life.

• Ability to set a good example for campers in behavior, cleanliness, and appearance.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with children of preschool or school age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate equipment and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

DRUG TESTING

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment) drug screen.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check, certification check, and education verification check.