Description:MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD!Camp Counselor job descriptionA Camp Counselor is someone who guides and ensures the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. They assist with activity planning and receive special training to fully support kids' needs during their days at the Club.Camp Counselor responsibilities include:
Supervising young campers at all times
Leading recreational and educational activities
Ensuring equipment is used correctly
Job briefWe are looking for Camp Counselors to supervise young campers in a facility-based day camp and make sure they learn and have fun.Camp HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pmJuly 1, 2024 - August 23, 2024 (closed July 4th and 5th)(Applicants must be available all 8 weeks Monday through Friday. Multiple shifts available.) Requirements:What do Camp Counselors do?The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times. You'll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don't get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Counselor also include planning summer camp games, educating children and teenagers, chaperoning park trips and setting up equipment.Camp Counselor qualificationsBeing reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. If you're patient and energetic, but can enforce rules and policies when needed, we'd like to meet you.Responsibilities
Plan indoor & outdoor activities for groups of campers
Create weekly or daily schedules, taking into account children's age groups and interests
Lead recreational and educational activities
Escort and oversee children
Educate campers through games and explorations
Chaperone daily park trips
Set up and maintain equipment
Resolve occasional disagreements between children and address behavioral issues
Make sure all safety rules are followed
Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed (training will be provided)
Keep accurate incident logs
Requirements and skills
Some experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children preferred
Patient and reliable
Organizational and communication skills
A love for children
Energetic and positive personality
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength, stamina and endurance)
First aid- and CPR-certified preferred (will train if needed)PI5e90b990b22d-8722-34109080