Head Counselor Dream Camp

ESF Camps is hiring Head Counselors to join our mission-driven team at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia! Dream Camp provides hundreds of urban youth an opportunity to become the people we know they can be. The Head Counselor is responsible for the supervision of campers while providing a safe and fun learning environment.

Why Dream Camp?

• Make a positive impact on children and youth (grades 1-11) while receiving comprehensive training.
• Internships, field work, continuing education credits, lifeguard, and specialty certification reimbursement
• Flexible summer schedule with the opportunity to work up to 5 consecutive weeks
• Become a motivated leader and gain experience supervising children while building long lasting relationships
• Discounted camp tuition for children of team members
• Employee referral bonus program

Group Specialists are employed at the following camps:

• Day Camp: 1st - 4th grade
• Senior Camp: 5th - 12th grade

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Promote and actively participate in all camper activities and projects while working effectively with fellow Group Specialists, Activity Specialists and Counselors; collaborate on daily responsibilities.
• Supervise campers with attention to behavior and group management while serving as a positive role model to campers and peers.
• Implement ESF curriculum; bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support and guidance
• Communicate with clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with campers, their families, peers, leadership team and the larger community.
• Inform site director of any concerns regarding the health, safety, and security of the campers.
• Demonstrate the ESF Core Values and Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily

Requirements:

• Teaching certification preferred
• Prior classroom teaching/field work experience or two (2) years of ESF experience
• College graduate pursuing an education/child-related career and/or graduate degree
• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred
• Previous experience working with inner-city youth and families preferred
• Hours are typically from 8:00am-3:30pm; Monday - Friday. Counselors can work extended hours for additional income.
• Push/pull, lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds across campus. Work outside, upright, and mobile for six (6) to eight (8) hours per day
• Respond to emergency situations which may include running (up to 1 mile in some cases) and ascending stairs without undue exertion
• The site director must approve any non-contracted requests for time off, schedule changes, or alterations to the schedule.
• It is understood you will complete all trainings and pre-employment credentials required by ESF and the state you are working in.
• Follow the ESF Code and maintain the "ESF Look" at all times

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to and takes direction from the Camp Director. May also take direction from and is overall accountable to the Site Director.

Covid 19 Health & Safety Protocols

ESF has developed and will be implementing an Advanced Safety Plan to ensure our campers, team members, and parents thrive in a safe environment. This plan includes detailed safety measures in the following areas. Team members will be trained on all protocols and full compliance is expected.

• Limited enrollment and smaller group sizes
• Camper & staff screening with use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Cleaning, disinfection & handwashing
• Premier outdoor facilities
• Reasonable contact reduction, including social distancing practices
• Symptom Management Action Plan
• Specialized Safety Training