WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal Junior Camp Counselor for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for Mountain Camp guests. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Camp team, helping to create an experience that promotes a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp experience that creates a lifetime of memories.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
- Assist the Camp Counselor with the supervision of campers (aged 6-15) providing a healthy, safe and enjoyable camp environment and experience
- Help guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist in execution of daily camp activities and programs
- Help ensure safety of campers by understanding and implementing all safety, health and emergency policies and procedures
- Help supervise and teach campers
- Report all incidents
- Maintain a safe environment
- Help fulfill program activity expectations
- Be a positive role model for campers
- Participate in all recreational activities with campers
- Assist in supervision of all necessary camp activities
- Help manage negative behavior of campers and address based on guidelines
- Be on time for scheduled shifts
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Display good sportsmanship
- Use appropriate language
- Assist camp supervisor with daily check-in/check-out of campers
- Assist with morning set-up and afternoon clean-up of camp
- Assist in garbage collection/removal, sweeping/mopping, cleaning & disinfecting, preparing snacks and lunches etc.
- Participate in mini-maintenance work projects if necessary
- Make suggestions for improvement to your supervisor
- Maintain a respectable appearance in accordance with counselor dress code
- Keep the facility clean and in order
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS:
- Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to Manager/Supervisor
- Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
- Contribute to the team's success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed
- Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards
- Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience
- Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary
- Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to Manager/Supervisor
- Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary
- Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
- Support Southern Management's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management's policies and procedures