Camp Counselor

This is a seasonal position that runs from May 29th through July 6th. This position comes with training, room, board, and pay.

Please apply to this position by going to https://bit.ly/campstaff2024

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To work directly with campers in the unit, helping them to achieve a positive camp experience.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Camp Director

MANDATORY Qualifications: Must be 18 or older.

General Qualifications

• Fun loving, enjoys being around kids ages 5-17.
• Innovative with new ideas and ways to have a good summer.
• Positive relationship with parents, kids, and staff throughout the summer.
• Completion of High School or the equivalent.
• Ability to be supervised by your peers.
• Willingness and ability to live near or with campers.
• Ability to guide campers and help them learn.
• Willingness to develop skills in a variety of program areas.
• Ability to work well with other counselors.
• Willing to work long hours.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Know each girl in the unit and help her get the most out of her stay at camp.
• Planning and carrying out programs to meet unit descriptions and camper needs that will help build self-esteem.
• Create and maintain a friendly atmosphere and wholesome relationships among the campers and staff.
• Lead campers in specific activities as designated by the Program Director.
• Assist in the management of camper behavior.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the unit.
• Assist in the supervision of the daily lives of the campers: bedtime, showers, wake-up, mealtimes, etc.
• Assist and participate in the All Camp programs, waterfront, horseback and craft activities, kapers for each day, and dining hall preparation and clean-up.
• Assist in the opening and closing of camp cleanup, inventory, and care of all equipment used in the unit.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Uphold all standards and policies as set forth by GSUSA, GSHS, ACA. (i.e. camper/counselor ratios, camper/counselor relationships, confidentiality of campers and staff rules, rules at program elements, and rules laid out in staff training).
• Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

Essential Functions:

• Be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Be able to carry 20pounds through varying elevations.
• Walk, hike, and run in varying terrain and elevatitions.

Job Types: Temporary, Contract

Pay: Up to $300.00 per week

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, MS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person