The Camp Counselor is responsible for planning, leading, and implementing activities and experiences for children in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. The candidate will provide high quality educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Implement a weekly schedule for your camp group.
- Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include crafts, outdoor/nature programs, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, etc.
- Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
- Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp Leadership.
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
- Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
- If applicable, maintain constant surveillance of the pool area/body of water, know/review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately. Attend in-service trainings.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be required as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid DL
- First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
- Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field (preferred).
- Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Work Conditions:
- Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to; hiking, swimming, team building initiatives, physical games, and activities.
- Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 50 pounds.
- Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and/or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and/or back.
- Must have the ability to physically manage and support children when needed for safety in general camp activities.
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks outdoors in different climates.