Dream BIG Day Camp is Denver’s premier private day camp with over 17+ years of experience in the summer camp world. We are a fast-paced, fun, supportive small business and our goal is to encourage personal growth in each child by providing an excellent program facilitated by nurturing and highly trained staff.
In the details:
- Our mandatory Master Orientation program for new staff is Tuesday, May 28th -Saturday, June 1st, 2024.
- Summer Camp Sessions run Monday, June 3rd-Friday, August 2nd, 2024.
- We work Monday-Friday from 8:15 AM-3:15 PM (35 hours/week) with an additional staff meeting on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 PM (1 hour/week).
- Our summer camp operates out of Denver Jewish Day School located at 2450 S Wabash St, Denver, CO 80231.
We are currently hiring: Group Counselors, Group Leaders, Photographers/Videographers, and Activity Directors for: art, theater, science, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, flag football, gardening, yoga, and more!
For immediate consideration please fill out our online staff application here:
https://www.dreambigdaycamp.com/staff/
Who we are looking for:
We need Big Dreamers! We want AMAZING people who are eager to have fun and give kids a joyful experience!
Our most successful staff members...
- Have a Growth Mindset
- Are FULL of Energy and Enthusiasm!
- Are Problem Solvers and Decision-makers
- Hold a very high standard for themselves
Being a counselor at Dream BIG is an empowering job. You live, work, eat, sleep, teach, play, and have fun with kids and your co-workers. It is so true that the more you put into any experience with children, the more you are going to get out of it. This is the mantra at Dream BIG.
Desired Skills:
- A love for children
- Energetic and positive personality
- Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children
- Patient and reliable
- Organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with summer camp and/or various outdoor activities
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like running, crouching, or carrying children)
- First aid- and CPR-certified preferred
- High school diploma
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. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. If you’re patient, energetic but can set boundaries when needed, we’d like to meet you.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Engage and have FUN with campers
- Participate in group activities
- Assist Activity Directors with indoor/outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers
- Help lead campers through games and explorations
- Assist in setting up and maintaining equipment
- Resolve occasional disputes between children and address behavioral issues
- Make sure all safety rules are followed
- Ensure campus is clean and that campers don’t litter recreational areas or nature
- Treat minor injuries
- Keep accurate incident logs
Why Dream BIG?
Here are a few of our favorite things that set Dream BIG apart:
- Free, catered lunch for staff
- Top Tier Staff
- Comprehensive Training
- Low Camper/Staff Ratio
- Community and Culture
- Continued Support and Training
- Career/Personal Development
- Gain Real-World Transferrable Skills
If you are looking to work in an environment that is challenging, demanding, and intense, but some of the most fun and most rewarding experiences you will ever have, then Dream BIG Day Camp may be for you!
Please include a resume and three professional references when applying!
For immediate consideration please fill out our online staff application here: https://www.dreambigdaycamp.com/staff/
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Salary: $18.29 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 36 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80231: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person